Launch Coordinator Production
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Job Description
For over 37 years Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.
We aim to strike the right balance between people planet and profit actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are collectively committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.
Aesop is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at Work180: Aesop Work180 Endorsed Employer.
Role Purpose
Aesop are seeking an enthusiastic and resultsdriven Launch Coordinator in a fulltime role operating with a hybrid working pattern based at our global head office in Collingwood.
Reporting to the Launch Manager you will be responsible in executing product life cycle management and ensuring all information flows seamlessly between internal Aesop teams and contract manufacturers. You will plan drive and project manage (from a manufacturing perspective) the introduction of New Products (NPDs) reformulations Raw Material Transitions and Packaging transitions.
In this role you will prepare the required product setup (or change) documentation and maintain version control as well as support the review of manufacturer documentation in collaboration with the Technical Quality and R&D teams. This role will also prepare product quotations to the contract manufacturers and perform COGs analysis for acceptance by internal stakeholders.
You will be key in maintaining oversight of timelines of each change to ensure ontime implementation.
Key responsibilities (not limited to)
- Work with product teams and manufacturers in Reform / Change / NPD System Set Up and maintenance (NetSuite etc. production fields)
- Compile all relevant Reform / Change / NPD Documentation for Set Up both internally and externally at Manufacturers (including approvals).
- Review and approve documentation in collaboration with Technical / Quality etc where necessary
- Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to plan Raw Material and Packaging Transitions to ensure runins / runouts are appropriately managed in consideration of inventory financial and compliance requirements.
- Ensure adequate representation at all NPD/Reform/RMT meetings to ensure full scope is completed for each project
- Attend NPD meetings and feedback actions to contract manufacturers Planning and Materials Planning team
- Ensure other manufacturing functions are adhering to NPD timeline and milestones
- Ensure that all product changes are handed over to the teams for their (e.g. Production and Material planning forecasts) tasks on time
- Flag any out of process orders or AF required in line with gate process
- Touch point with suppliers (CM and input material) for NPD/Reform/RMT supply challenges
What we are looking for
- Some planning experience preferably within FMCG/Retail
- Project Management experience
- Exposure to FuturMaster / NetSuite preferred
- Strongly demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to evaluate analyse and present datain a meaningful way
- Consumer orientated and commercial mindset
- Proactive selfstarter
- Highly effective communicator able to show empathy active listening while being assertive and focus on short and midterm interests
Whats on Offer:
At Aesop we believe that the best people drive our business to continued success and so we takeaholisticapproachto employment promoting employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation volunteering matched giving programs addition we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements (we value worklife balance)
- Flexible Fridays (summer hours)
- Generous product discount of up to 50 & complimentary product allocation
- Team lunches sponsored social clubs team events and celebrations
- Parental leave and vaccination leave
- Individual training budget strong focus on Learning and Development access to the entire LinkedIn training library suite and funded training programs
- Home office setup reimbursements
- Access to Employee Assistance Program along with other wellbeing offerings including a complimentary Headspace subscription
View our benefits/policies and the great work we do through Work180
Aesop is committed to attracting developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
