Senior Manager New Product Innovation

About the Role: The Senior Manager, New Product Innovation leads the end-to-end execution of new product launches, packaging renovations, limited-time offers, import innovations, and portfolio expansion initiatives across HEINEKEN USA. This role serves as the primary project leader connecting Marketing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Procurement, Quality, Legal, Packaging, Finance, HNS, HMEX, breweries, co-packers, and external suppliers to deliver innovation projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with commercialization objectives. The position owns portfolio governance, stage-gate progression for supply chain, launch readiness, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and innovation execution from concept through post-launch performance review. Responsibilities include managing new liquid innovations, packaging redesigns, supplier-led innovation opportunities, import projects, keg innovations, seasonal releases, and product renovations. Serve in a key position within Operations. Facilitate integration of new suppliers into the existing supply chain footprint to deliver volume and drive value. Work collaboratively with key business partners to ensure effective supply chain management, interact cross functionally to identify and meet business requirements at a strategic and executional level. Work closely with other Heineken Global partners to ensure effective end-to-end supply chain management. Externally engage with other key Stakeholders necessary to perform and deliver the requirements of the role. Key Responsibilities: Project Management and Performance Management Project manage the new and existing network of breweries into the new liquid innovation process. Prepare executive-ready updates for cross-functional steering committees and leadership teams Present project status, risks, options, and recommended actions to senior leadership Create tasks and timelines for supply chain to enable the Heineken way of Innovation and Gate Process Ensure sourcing options can meet aggressive timelines and deliver on budget product launches. Lead performance management activities including KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and conduct quarterly business reviews with key supplier partners to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence. Define, monitor, and drive performance across defined KPI’s including forecast accuracy, on-time, cost of goods, productivity, quality performance, inventory, working capital, responsible sourcing and compliance. Define and implement management systems to deliver performance and value. Establish routine and relevant reporting for KPIS for delivery, cost, and quality. Ensure supply chain partners are executing product development efforts on time, at target cost, and at target quality. Continually evaluate opportunities for improved service provision and value. Identify and implement productivity opportunities at new beverage manufacturers and across the supply chain, leveraging Lean Six Sigma processes and TPM methodology. Supplier & External Partner Management Lead communication with suppliers, co-packers, packaging vendors, ingredient suppliers, and global innovation partners. Manage supplier readiness, lead-time risks, MOQ requirements, transfer-price assessments, and production feasibility. Escalate issues impacting launch timing and develop recovery plans. Commercialization & Launch Readiness Coordinate artwork approvals, dielines, packaging specifications, UPC creation, pallet patterns, market requirements, and commercialization deliverables. Ensure successful handoff between innovation teams and operational execution. Manage inventory transition strategies, launch timing, distributor readiness, and market deployment requirements. Partner with Sales and Marketing to align launches with customer and retailer expectations Secure New Supply Chains in Accordance with Supply Chain Network Strategy Evaluate the network to successfully integrate new beverage innovations into the e…

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