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
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.
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, escalate and resolve supply chain risks and issues, coordinating mitigation and contingency plans to protect delivery, service and inventory objectives.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business, Project Management, Operations or a related discipline.
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.
Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across Supply Chain, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Master Data functions.
Experience supporting product launches, product changes, regulatory initiatives or discontinuations within a consumer goods, healthcare or similarly regulated environment.
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.
