Product Lifecycle Manager

Kenvue; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time

Learning & Development Opportunities

Kenvuer Impact Networks

Location-based variations in perks

Job summary

Kenvue seeks a Product Lifecycle Manager to oversee the supply chain execution of product lifecycle activities across Northern Europe, including innovation, product changes, regulatory initiatives or discontinuations. You will coordinate with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory to ensure on-time launches from Reading.

This hybrid role reports to the Supply Chain Execution Manager, manages the Master Data Coordinator, and requires robust GS1 knowledge, SAP experience and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain, product lifecycle or project management.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional supply chain projects and reports.
• Strong knowledge of GS1 standards and SAP or similar systems.
• Excellent Excel and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain execution of product lifecycle activities across Northern Europe.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans with milestones and deliverables.
• Provide timely reporting on progress, readiness, risks and actions to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Master Data, Quality and Regulatory.
• Translate commercial plans into executable supply chain requirements and ensure market readiness.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

GS1 standards

SAP

Excel

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Business, Project Management, Operations

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA® , AVEENO® , TYLENOL® , LISTERINE® , JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For a

Product Lifecycle Manager

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA® , AVEENO® , TYLENOL® , LISTERINE® , JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role Reports To

Supply Chain Execution Manager

Location

Europe/Middle East/Africa, United Kingdom, Reading, Berkshire

Work Location

Hybrid

What You Will Do

Role reports to: Supply Chain Execution Manager

Direct Reports: Master Data Coordinator

Location: Reading

Travel %: Limited travel may be required.

The Product Lifecycle Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain execution of product lifecycle activities across Northern Europe, including innovation, existing product changes, regulatory initiatives and product discontinuations. The role manages multiple projects and stakeholders, translating commercial and marketing plans into coordinated supply chain activities. You will maintain visibility of supply chain milestones, dependencies and readiness, proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans to support successful, on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain execution of product lifecycle activities across Northern Europe, including innovation, product changes, regulatory initiatives and discontinuations.
• Develop and maintain integrated supply chain project plans, ensuring key milestones, dependencies, decisions and deliverables are clearly defined, owned and tracked through to completion.
• Provide clear, timely reporting on overall project progress, supply chain readiness, risks, issues and required actions to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Master Data, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing and Commercial functions to support successful execution.
• Translate commercial and marketing plans into executable supply chain requirements, aligning forecasts, inventory, capacity, materials, product data and market readiness.
• Monitor demand, inventory, capacity, materials and supply plans to identify risks to launch readiness, product changes, discontinuations or continuity of supply.
• Proactively identify, escape and resolve supply chain risks and issues, coordinating mitigation and contingency plans to protect delivery, service and inventory objectives.
• Lead and support the Master Data Coordinator, ensuring product data activities are completed accurately and in line with supply chain and project milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in product lifecycle governance, supply chain execution, status reporting and ways of working.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business, Project Management, Operations or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, product lifecycle management, project management or a related operational environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple cross-functional supply chain projects, with responsibility for project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks and status reporting.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including demand and supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing, logistics and product launch readiness.
• Strong practical knowledge of GS1 standards and their application across the product lifecycle, including the ability to interpret requirements and translate them accurately into product master data within SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across Supply Chain, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Master Data functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify risks and translate insights into practical actions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing activities, manage ambiguity and deliver to agreed timelines within a matrix organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with experience using supply chain planning and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence decisions and elevate issues effectively.

Desired Qualifications

• PRINCE 2 qualification or equivalent
• GS1 certification or equivalent
• SAP practical knowledge or similar planning tool
• Experience using product lifecycle, project portfolio or supply chain planning and reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability, including experience developing project dashboards and status reporting.
• Experience supporting product launches, product changes, regulatory initiatives or discontinuations within a consumer goods, healthcare or similarly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of integrated business planning, sales and operations planning, demand planning or supply planning processes.
• Experience managing product master data and supply chain processes within SAP in a complex, multi-market organisation.
• Project management qualification or practical knowledge of structured project management methodologies.
• People management, coaching or mentoring experience.
• Demonstrated ability to improve supply chain processes, governance and ways of working.
• Interest in applying emerging technologies, automation and sustainability principles to product lifecycle and supply chain activities.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.