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Role Type
Permanent
What you'll be doing:
Are you passionate about beauty and eager to shape the next generation of beauty products? Join Avon as an Innovation Planner and be part of a global team dedicated to bringing breakthrough beauty to life!
At Avon, we lead the future of beauty innovation, working closely with chemists, technical evaluators, designers, and engineers worldwide. We are committed to delivering the latest, most exciting beauty products to the market, and we’re looking for a motivated Innovation Planner to join our team.
As an Innovation Planner, you will support the development of new product launches within your chosen beauty category. Working closely with our Global Brand Management (GBM) team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that innovations progress smoothly through the New Product Development (NPD) process. You’ll provide essential administrative support and manage limited low-complexity innovations, ensuring all projects are delivered accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the development and launch of new innovations within the chosen beauty category.
- Serve as the key contact for markets, providing administrative support and guidance for the entire category.
- Analyze the profitability of projects and work closely with the PPM group to ensure timely delivery.
- Understand local market needs and offer insights to the GBM category team to enhance product offerings.
- Collaborate with cluster marketing teams to secure buy-in and forecast commitments for new launches, adhering to the NPD process.
- Conduct competitor reviews and develop action plans to protect and grow market share.
- Assist the NPD and Portfolio team in portfolio planning and market alignment.
- Track project milestones and estimates, liaising with commercial marketing to address any issues promptly.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A proactive attitude, comfortable working within a global matrix environment.
- Analytical skills to assess profitability and market trends, providing actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- A passion for beauty and a desire to contribute to the development of innovative products.
What we offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.
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.
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