Product Lifecycle Planning Manager (Fixed Term - 14 months)
Core
Align product roadmaps with supply chain strategies to support successful launches, safeguard availability, and optimize inventory and costs from new product introduction through end-of-life.
Role type
Product Lifecycle Planning Manager
Builds
Product lifecycle strategies, demand and supply plans, and lifecycle risk mitigation
Domain
MedTech / Healthcare supply chain
Required skills
demand planning, supply chain planning, product lifecycle management, financial modelling, ROI analysis, scenario planning, advanced analytics, ERP systems proficiency, forecasting methodologies, assumption-based planning, forecast performance management
Preferred skills
strategic portfolio management, risk identification and mitigation, cross-functional influence, process improvement, digital supply chain initiatives
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Excel, Power BI, Tableau
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end product lifecycle strategies; Drive demand and supply planning for new, scaling, and obsolescent products; Review new product business cases and ramp plans; Integrate commercial insights into assumption-based forecasts; Monitor new product forecast accuracy; Identify supply chain and project risks; Build alignment across Product, Commercial, Project, and Supply Chain teams; Represent Supply Chain in product development reviews; Apply financial modelling and analytics to optimize decisions; Partner with Planning Excellence to improve processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC