New Product Planner

Responsibilities: of the New Product Planner: • Manage new product launch timelines, track project milestones, and communicate status updates to cross-functional stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. • Coordinate make-vs-buy decisions, supplier sourcing activities, vendor quotations, and design-for-manufacturing discussions to support successful product introductions. • Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to develop market introduction plans, forecasts, and launch strategies. • Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure production readiness, monitor delivery commitments, and expedite critical materials when necessary. • Translate approved launch plans into ERP forecasts, maintain supply planning accuracy, and monitor post launch sales performance against forecasted demand. • Support vendor cost management, production planning initiatives, and inventory readiness to ensure successful commercialization of new products. Qualifications: of the New Product Planner: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field. • 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning, senior buying, project management, or new product introduction within a manufacturing environment. • Strong experience with vendor management, supplier negotiations, production planning, purchasing, and vendor costing. • Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive product launches from development through commercialization. • Experience working within ERP systems and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. • PMP certification or formal project management training is preferred.