Product Manager - Middle East Africa

Stryker Corporation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive solutions provider is seeking a Portfolio Manager for its operations in Saudi Arabia. This role entails managing product costing, optimizing supply chain strategies, and leading initiatives for improving profitability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, and preferably an MBA, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The position is based in Jeddah, with a focus on driving innovation and excellence within the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong analytical skills to turn insights into actionable strategies.
• Effective communication skills to share ideas and foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Own and analyze product costing.
• Drive high impact bid costing processes.
• Optimize margins through supply chain management.
• Manage product life cycle and SKU rationalization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data assessment

Communication

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master of Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Valvoline Global Operations is part of Valvoline, a pioneer in automotive and industrial solutions. As an affiliate of Aramco, we are driven by innovation and committed to sustainable solutions for a better future. We develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. We are united by corporate values of Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence.

Job Purpose

The Role is responsible for Valvoline Global Operations product portfolio in the Middle East and Africa, including Saudi Arabia. The Portfolio Manager has four main pillars of responsibility: 1) Product/Portfolio Costing, 2) Product Profitability Review & Improvement, 3) Supply Chain Optimization and SMOG Inventory Management, and 4) Product Lifecycle Data Management.

The role owns and analyzes all product costing along with key drivers of that costing. It continually seeks ways to optimize margin within the entire portfolio through supply chain optimization, procurement savings opportunities, and portfolio consolidation through product lifecycle management. The role tracks changes month-to-month within the portfolio to identify outliers and develop course-correction plans, and keeps all business units apprised of costing of products.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

1. Product / Portfolio Costing: serve as the single point of contact for all business units relative to current costing of all portfolio items, cost changes based on supplier inputs, and cost implications of various supply chain shifts. Actively communicate changes to all teams and understand impacts of absorption on the portfolio via the LE process.
2. High impact bid costing owner: as applicable, drive the high impact bid costing process for the region, ensuring all cross-functional inputs are considered and the documentation is completed on time and to standard. This enables sales to effectively bid on new business opportunities which have a material impact on overall Valvoline supply chain capabilities and profitability.
3. Innovation network analysis: aid in costing of new materials coupled with the development of the most effective supply chain to deliver fill rate while keeping inventory and COGS low.
4. Profit Improvement Opportunities: actively and continually seek ways to optimize margin within the entire portfolio through supply chain optimizations, procurement savings opportunities, and consolidation of the portfolio through product lifecycle management.
5. SKU Rationalization & Product Lifecycle Management: Own, monitor, and recommend product life cycle for the Light Duty portfolio, including an annual SKU rationalization, Obsolete tracking and process completion. Determine which SKUs should be cured and provide a strategic path leveraging data to move items into a healthy position. Works closely with
6. Review and Manage SMOG inventory in coordination with Supply Chain, providing direction on excess inventory solutions and ensuring execution by the organization.
7. Review, update, maintain and manage SAP data related to the Portfolio. Be the point of contact regarding all topics related to product hierarchy in our controls. Ensure that all data related to the Portfolio is accurately updated in a timely manner.

The Portfolio Manager will conduct regular meetings with senior leaders to align on recommendations and enhancements to drive increases in profitability across the portfolio. The portfolio manager will be the subject matter expert on portfolio supply chain within Product Strategy & Management.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

Bachelor's Degree; Master of Business Administration (preferred)

• 5-7 years of experience

Competencies Desired

• Strong analytical thinking and business mindset. Possesses the ability to turn insights into action
• Ability to pull, assess, and conceptualize key data in a manner that makes it digestible for leadership
• An inquisitive thirst to learn more and seek the truth
• Team oriented, with strong communication abilities and willingness to share ideas for diverse input and perspective
• Passion for continually improving recommendations and optimizations to extract value from products and supply chains

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• This role will be on-site in our Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office
• Up to 20% travel in the region

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.
• Email: [e-mail]

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2033