Product Line Manager

3 weeks ago


Shanghai, Shanghai, China Valvoline Global Full time
About Valvoline Global

As a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, Valvoline Global creates future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners globally.

We continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions. Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do.

Living out our values is what makes our company, employees, partners, customers, and communities great. We are committed to treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence, showing passion about delivering on commitments, and being unified in all enterprise endeavors.

Job Overview

The Product Line Manager has ownership and analysis of all product costing along with key drivers of that costing. This role drives conversation with the business to implement supply chain optimizations, procurement savings opportunities, and consolidation of the portfolio through product life-cycle management.

This includes responsibility for SMOG inventory management and keeping all business units apprised of product costing.

Main Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Supply Chain & Gross Profit Improvements: Continuously monitor and report out on changes within the portfolio relative to margin. Alert the team monthly to all items outside target margins along with recommended corrective actions to regain target margin windows.
  • SKU Rationalization & Product Lifecycle Management: Own, monitor, and recommend product life cycle for the coolant and future mobility portfolios. This encompasses an annual SKU rationalization of the portfolio followed by Obsolete tracking and process completion.
  • Master Data Accuracy: Ensure accuracy of product-related master data in SAP or non-SAP systems and records.
  • Review and Manage Red Zone Inventory: In coordination with Supply Chain, provide direction on excess inventory solutions and ensure execution by the organization.
Requirements
  • A Business and/or Marketing education background is preferred. Knowledge related to chemical applications will be a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in PLM/Marketing/Technical/Finance roles.
  • Understanding of product portfolio and lifecycle management is required. Knowledge of lubricant, coolant, and chemicals technology is a plus.
  • Produce and translate from data facts to targets.
  • Interpersonal skills and fluent communication.
  • SAP know-how.
  • Costing, profit, and other product-related finance knowledge.
  • English fluent speech and writing.
  • Self-motivated; analytical mind; target-oriented.
Benefits and Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages, including a salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide opportunities for professional growth and development.

EEO Statement

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected.


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