Manager, Product Lifecycle Management (Global Forecasting)

| JOB SUMMARY

The Life Cycle Management Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of the end-to-end product ecosystem. This leadership role ensures that the product portfolio is optimized for profitability and efficiency—from the strategic launch of new innovations to the disciplined phase-out of legacy items.

The Manager leads the LCM function by synthesizing complex data into actionable business strategies, ensuring that inventory health aligns with financial goals. You will act as the primary bridge between Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development, and Sales, driving high-level alignment on SKU rationalization, transition strategies, and global inventory optimization.

| ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Portfolio Orchestration

· Launch Strategy: Oversee the forecasting framework for new product introductions (NPI), ensuring historical data and market intelligence are integrated into robust launch plans.

· SKU Rationalization: Lead the annual and quarterly SKU rationalization process, identifying underperforming assets and directing the strategy for portfolio slimming to maximize warehouse efficiency and margin.

· End-of-Life (EOL) Leadership: Define the global strategy for product discontinuations, including "Run-out" vs. "Markdown" decisions to minimize E&O (Excess and Obsolete) exposure.

2. Stakeholder Management & Alignment

· Global Sync: Join monthly alignment meetings with US Demand and Sales leadership to synchronize on sales targets, supply constraints, and product transition timelines.

· Cross-functional Mediation: Act as the final point of escalation for conflicts between Sales (demand) and Supply Chain (capacity/inventory) regarding product drop dates or replacement strategies.

3. Financial & Performance Oversight

· Inventory Health: Monitor and report on Global Excess & Obsolete inventory levels, driving proactive clearance initiatives to protect the company’s inventory health.

· KPI Accountability: Own and improve LCM metrics, including Forecast Accuracy for NPI, Phase-out margin retention, and EOL inventory burn-down rates.

4. Process Innovation & Governance

· System Optimization: Oversee the integration and enhancement of Demand Planning tools to automate LCM workflows.

· Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): Develop and enforce standardized LCM protocols across all categories to ensure consistency in product status coding and communication.

5. Team Leadership & Development

· Mentorship: Lead and develop a team of Analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and proactive problem-solving.

· Project Leadership: Sponsor and direct continuous improvement projects focused on supply chain agility and data visualization.

1.     Education

·       Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration.

·       Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) is highly preferred.

·       Professional certifications (e.g., APICS CSCP/CPIM or PMP) are a significant advantage.

2.     Experience

·       At least 6–8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or Product Lifecycle Management.

·       Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, managing direct reports or leading large-scale cross-functional projects.

·       Proven track record of managing large portfolios (thousands of SKUs) in an international manufacturing or retail environment (Furniture industry experience is a plus).

3.     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·      Strategic Vision: Ability to see beyond the data to understand market trends and long-term business impacts.

·      Advanced Analytics: Expertise in leveraging SQL, Power BI to build executive-level dashboards.

·      Communication: Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills; ability to influence "C-suite" or VP-level stakeholders.

·      Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or S&OP processes.

·      Language: Full professional fluency in English.

• Qualification: Bachelor
• Age: Unlimited
• Job type: Permanent