Innovation Planning Manager Jobs

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Innovation Planning Manager you will play a crucial role in Innovation Planning process, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision through the delivery of initiatives considering information from key stakeholders (Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Commercial, Sales and Supply Chain). Exceptional communication skills are required as this position is the single-point of contact between Operations, Commercial and Brand teams. This role is based in Miami, FL and reports tot he Demand Planning Manager.
ABOUT YOU
You are a transformational leader who combines a strategic vision with strong project management and influencing skills and a bias for getting things done and delivered. You champion what is right for the consumer while ensuring strong commercial results and meeting time to market expectations. You have a proven track record in delivering product and experience innovation that delights consumers and builds iconic brands.

Responsibilities

• You will represent Supply Chain on new launches, brand repositioning and line extension projects.
• Act as a secondary project manager focusing on NAM regional market ensuring that conceptual Innovation is developed considering the strategic goals of both the business and the supply chain.
• Work cross-functionally with the Supply Chain / Operations team for Innovations following the 6D Gating process for projects.
• Assist supply chain teams (Master Data, Compliance, Finance) for item readiness.
• Actively participate in project meetings, identify and mitigate project risks, proactively address any challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Planning team (Demand and Supply) for allocation confirmation, route to market while reducing supply chain complexity.
• Effectively communicate project timeline with Supply Planning, VMI and Customer Service teams for orders to market.
• Maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, while ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Work closely with the Bacardi Commercial Innovation Team and Distributor partners to effectively communicate timing, market allocation deadlines, and product information for items go-to-market execution.

Skills and Experience

• Experience within Supply Chain (Master Data, Customer Service, Logistics)
• Knowledge of demand and supply planning
• Knowledge of SAP (ECC/APO/IBP) / MS Office / Teams
• Project Planning, Time Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills & Attention to detail
• Experience of Spirits industry, Brands, categories, legalities & customers an advantage
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for communication across global and cross-functional teams. Must communicate "up" effectively at the Manager, Director level.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Proven time management and multiple task management capabilities