Director, Projects & Compliance

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK: 

Our TEAM encourages a culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work culture, as employees are part of a greater team and purpose that collaborates with different departments, brands and business units.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of supply chain projects and compliance will drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of processes in full compliance with Shiseido policies and procedures.

The main initial area of process focus will be:

• Improve our Service:
  • Planning integrity and accuracy
  • Item flow process review from creation to EOL
  • Enhancing transportation & distribution flows/processes
  • SAP post implementation process implementation/improvements
• Deliver our Operational Profit and cost avoidance
  • End of life management process: from marketing to the plant
  • Control of inventory in different internal and external locations
• Support LSS projects across Planning/S&OP/NPD/etc

The list can evolve based on business needs and new opportunities. Upon completion of these projects, new opportunities will be added in the scope of the function.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will manage the process to Identify the main gaps in Supply Network.  Manage timelines and deploy improvements projects to meet business objectives. Drive projects to completion meeting or exceeding KPIs.
• You will manage process improvement initiatives by working closely with key stakeholders and business partners. Take full accountability of timeline management, communication with LT and results. 
• You will direct the documentation of the new processes created.  Plan for and execute appropriate training and knowledge transfer across the organization.
• You will lead on-going meetings with project teams, stakeholders and/or Ops LT to provide status updates, risk call-outs and results reporting.
• You will conduct and present ad-hoc analysis
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE 

• You have solid experience in project management to ensure timely and accurate delivery of key milestones and deliverables.
• You have a deep understanding of supply chain end to end processes and planning.
• You have strong inter-personal skills to manage interactions with people at different level of the organization (up to SVP level).
• You have BS or engineering degree
• You have ideally 7-10 years of Beauty industry-related experience with the ability to take on a head of function strategic role
• You are an autonomous, strategic thinker
• You have the capacity to manage multiple topics at the same time
• You build collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization
• You align and engage the Team in a common Vision
• You embrace and initiate changes
• You are rigorous and process driven
• You have excellent knowledge of timeline management
• You strive for excellence in execution
• You have a global understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and packaging activities
• You have a clear understanding of overall Project timelines, formula development, OTC process, scale-up challenges, supplier development timelines in a context of a global launch footprint
• You are PC literate and competent with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Pivot table functionalities).
• You have excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, good listening skills, providing support with trust, respect and transparency)
• You can present to Executive Committee team members clearly, concisely and provide thorough summaries of critical issues & recommendations
• You have Entrepreneurial spirit: taking initiative and drive clarity and resolution
• You drive projects with full ownership, and hold team members accountable to ensure all steps of the timeline are met
• You have the ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
• You have problem Solving skills: ability to predict, recognize and define meaningful corrective actions to problems, including a good understanding of Packaging defects
• You are willing to take risks and to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.  Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law