Product Lifecycle Manager

Kenvue Inc.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue Inc. is seeking a Product Lifecycle Manager to oversee the supply chain execution of product lifecycle activities across Northern Europe, including innovation, changes, regulatory initiatives and discontinuations.

The role coordinates Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Master Data, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing and Commercial teams to translate plans into actionable supply chain requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business, Project Management, Operations or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain, lifecycle management, or project management in an operational environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple cross-functional supply chain projects with milestones and risks.
• Strong understanding of demand and supply planning, inventory, manufacturing, logistics, and launch readiness.
• GS1 standards knowledge and translating requirements into product master data in SAP or similar systems.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders across Supply Chain, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality and Master Data.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate insights into actions.
• Ability to prioritise competing activities in a matrix organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain execution of product lifecycle activities across Northern Europe.
• Develop and maintain integrated supply chain project plans with milestones and deliverables.
• Provide timely reporting on project progress, readiness, risks and actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Master Data, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing and Commercial functions.
• Translate commercial and marketing plans into executable supply chain requirements and manage forecasts, inventory and capacity.
• Monitor demand, inventory, capacity and materials to identify risks to launch readiness.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and coordinate contingency plans.
• Lead and support the Master Data Coordinator in data activities aligned with milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in product lifecycle governance and supply chain execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Product Lifecycle Manager

私たちがしていること

私たちKenvueは、日々のケアが持つ驚くべき力を信じています。100年以上の伝統と科学に根ざし、Neutrogena®, Aveeno®, Tylenol®, Listerine®, Johnson’s® and BAND-AID® など、皆様が既にご存じでご愛用いただいているアイコニックなブランドを提供しています。科学は私たちの情熱であり、ケアは私たちの才能です。

Who We Are

私たちのグローバルチームは、インサイトとイノベーションに情熱を注ぎ、最高の製品をお客様にお届けすることに全力を注ぐ、多様で優秀な22,000人以上の社員で構成されています。専門知識と共感力を備えたKenvuerであることは、毎日何百万人もの人々の生活に影響を与える力を持つことを意味します。私たちは、人を第一に考え、全身全霊をもってケアし、サイエンスで信頼を獲得し、勇気をもって解決します。私たちとあなた自身の未来を、共に切り開いていきましょう。

Role reports to:

Supply Chain Execution Manager

場所:

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

勤務地:

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あなたがすること

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.

What we are looking for

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 escal​ate issues effectively.

Desired Qualifications

• PRINCE 2 qualification or equivalent
• GS1 certification or equivalent
• SAP practical knowledge or