NPI Associate Manager

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Natura &Co family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Permanent 

What you’ll be doing:

1. A key position which manages the Supply Chain introduction of new products through application of the New Product Development process. Oversees assigned CFT categories (Fragrance, Colors)
2. Assists site Manager/Head in managing NPI team which includes Package Engineers at various levels.
3. Collaborates with Global & Local R&D, Marketing and Supply Chain operating functions in driving efficiencies in product design and make ready for new and improved products on time at the agreed quality and cost.
4. Responsible for resolving packaging component related issues and challenges.
5. Develops and maintains accurate product data including component spec, BOM, IMF, etc.
6. Fosters and maintains good relationships with component suppliers to ensure on time component availability with agreed quality and cost. Collaborate with internal operating function in supporting suppliers to improve their technical capabilities, quality and cost and deliver associated benefits to Avon.
7. Supports Global and Local R&D Leads on continuous improvement and cost savings projects.
8. Assists site Manager on planning and managing departmental budget.
9. Supervises a Package Engineer I/II in terms of NPI operational tasks and career development 

Key responsibilities:

1.    A key position which manages the Supply Chain introduction of new products through application of the New Product Development process.  Oversees assigned  CFT categories (Fragrance, Colors)
2.    Assists site Manager/Head in managing NPI team which includes Package Engineers at various levels.
3.    Collaborates with Global & Local R&D, Marketing and Supply Chain operating functions in driving efficiencies in product design and make ready for new and improved products on time at the agreed quality and cost.
4.    Responsible for resolving packaging component related issues and challenges.
5.    Develops and maintains accurate product data including component spec, BOM, IMF, etc.
6.    Fosters and maintains good relationships with component suppliers to ensure on time component availability with agreed quality and cost.  Collaborate with internal operating function in supporting suppliers to improve their technical capabilities, quality and cost and deliver associated benefits to Avon.
7.    Supports Global and Local R&D Leads on continuous improvement and cost savings projects. 
8.    Assists site Manager on planning and managing departmental budget.   
9.    Supervises a Package Engineer I/II in terms of NPI operational tasks and career development

What we offer:

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you. Ready to be a part of it? Join us.