Launch Supply Manager

The role

The Launch Supply Manager leads operational execution for new product launches and renovations. This role manages the transition from commercialization readiness through launch stabilization and standard catalog management.

What you will do

• Own operational commercialization execution for launches and product renovations.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for manufacturing supply chain planning and execution.
• Partner with Product & Innovation and New Product Launch Project Management teams.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations regarding operational cost drivers.
• Coordinate cross-functional operational readiness activities.
• Lead manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Develop launch inventory and production strategies.
• Monitor launch execution progress and identify operational risks.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans for supply disruptions.
• Execute formal transition of stabilized SKUs into standard planning processes.

Required qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in supply planning, operational commercialization, manufacturing planning, launch execution, or related supply chain functions
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply planning, procurement, inventory management, and operational commercialization processes
• Experience supporting new product launches within highly cross-functional organizations and fast-paced business environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational complexity, competing priorities, and cross-functional dependencies
• Experience balancing service, cost, inventory, agility, and operational constraints in supply chain decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate operational cost drivers and supply chain tradeoffs
• Strong understanding of inventory management concepts including MOQs, lead times, safety stock, excess & obsolete inventory exposure, and production planning tradeoffs
• Ability to proactively identify operational risks and drive mitigation planning across cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and execution-oriented capabilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in a highly dynamic, highly entrepreneurial, growth environment
• Strong attention to detail

Nice to have

• beauty or consumer packaged goods experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Inclusive culture

About the company

Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized beauty brand inspired by Brazil's beauty rituals. Headquartered in New York, it is a fast-growing global brand with teams in Paris, London, and Germany.