A leading global organisation is seeking a Product Lifecycle Manager to join their dynamic team in Ho Chi Minh City. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the entire product ecosystem, from launching innovative new products to managing the phase-out of legacy items.
Keywords: collaborative, global alignment, portfolio optimisation, analytical excellence, cross-functional mediation, mentorship, continuous improvement, strategic oversight, data-driven decision making, inclusive team environment
You will be at the heart of strategic decision-making, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimise profitability and efficiency across a diverse portfolio. The position provides a unique platform for you to influence business outcomes on an international scale, while enjoying a supportive environment that values analytical excellence, professional growth, and collaborative success. Flexible working opportunities and ongoing training are integral to this role, ensuring your continued development and satisfaction.
- Play a key part in driving global product strategy, influencing decisions that impact inventory health and financial performance across multiple regions.
- Work within an inclusive and knowledgeable team that prioritises collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement projects focused on supply chain agility.
- Benefit from flexible working opportunities and access to industry-leading training programmes designed to support your professional growth and expertise.
What You'll Do
As Product Lifecycle Manager, you will play a central role in orchestrating the strategic direction of the organisation's product portfolio. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve synthesising complex data into actionable business strategies that align inventory health with financial goals. You will collaborate closely with global supply chain, procurement, product development, and sales teams to ensure high-level alignment on SKU rationalisation, transition strategies, and inventory optimisation. By championing process innovation through system enhancements and standard operating procedures, you will help drive consistency across all categories. Your leadership will be instrumental in mentoring analysts and sponsoring continuous improvement projects focused on supply chain agility. Success in this role requires a blend of analytical acumen, stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive team environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged.
- Oversee the forecasting framework for new product introductions by integrating historical data and market intelligence into robust launch plans that drive successful market entry.
- Lead annual and quarterly SKU rationalisation processes, identifying underperforming assets and directing strategies for portfolio slimming to maximise warehouse efficiency and margin retention.
- Define global strategies for product discontinuations, including critical decisions between Run-out versus Markdown approaches to minimise excess and obsolete exposure.
- Participate in monthly alignment meetings with demand and sales leadership teams across regions to synchronise sales targets, supply constraints, and product transition timelines.
- Act as the final escalation point for resolving conflicts between sales (demand) and supply chain (capacity/inventory) regarding product drop dates or replacement strategies.
- Monitor and report on global excess and obsolete inventory levels, proactively driving clearance initiatives that protect overall inventory health.
- Own and improve lifecycle management metrics such as forecast accuracy for new product introductions, phase-out margin retention, and end-of-life inventory burn-down rates.
- Oversee integration and enhancement of demand planning tools to automate lifecycle management workflows for greater operational efficiency.
- Develop and enforce standardised lifecycle management protocols across all categories to ensure consistency in product status coding and communication throughout the organisation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts by fostering a culture of analytical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and continuous professional development.
What You Bring
To excel as Product Lifecycle Manager, your background should reflect substantial experience in supply chain management or related fields within international environments. Your proven ability to manage extensive portfolios demonstrates your capacity for handling complexity while maintaining focus on profitability. You bring strong interpersonal skills that enable you to foster collaboration among diverse teamsensuring alignment between sales targets, supply constraints, and transition timelines. Your technical proficiency with analytics platforms like SQL and Power BI allows you to translate data into meaningful insights that drive business strategy. In addition to your educational qualificationsideally complemented by relevant certificationsyou possess excellent communication abilities that facilitate productive negotiations with senior stakeholders. Your leadership style emphasises mentorship, inclusivity, and continuous improvement; these qualities empower your team members while supporting organisational objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business administration is required; a master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) is highly preferred for advanced strategic insight.
- Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP/CPIM or PMP are considered significant advantages for demonstrating industry expertise.
- At least 68 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or product lifecycle management within an international manufacturing or retail environment is essential.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership or supervisory role managing direct reports or leading large-scale cross-functional projects is necessary for effective team guidance.
- Proven track record of managing large portfolios comprising thousands of SKUs with demonstrable results in optimising profitability and efficiency.
- Advanced proficiency in leveraging SQL and Power BI to build executive-level dashboards that inform strategic decision-making is required.
- Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders at C-suite or VP level are vital for successful stakeholder engagement.
- Expert-level knowledge of IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or S&OP processes ensures seamless integration of planning tools into lifecycle management workflows.
- Full professional fluency in English is mandatory for clear communication across global teams.
- Experience within the furniture industry is considered beneficial but not essential.
What Sets This Company Apart
This organisation stands out as a global leader committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training opportunities and flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs. Employees benefit from being part of an inclusive network where collaboration is valued above all elsecreating an environment where everyone's contributions are recognised. The company invests heavily in developing its people through ongoing learning initiatives designed to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills. With a focus on knowledge sharing across departmentsfrom supply chain through salesthe workplace fosters genuine connections among colleagues who support each other's growth. The leadership team champions transparency while encouraging open dialogue about process improvements; this approach ensures every employee feels empowered to contribute ideas that shape the future direction of the business. By joining this organisation, you become part of a community dedicated not only to operational excellence but also personal fulfilmentmaking it an ideal place for those seeking long-term career progression within a supportive setting.
What's Next
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on global product strategy while advancing your career within an inclusive team environment, this is your chance!
Apply today by clicking on the link belowtake the next step towards joining a collaborative organisation where your expertise will be valued.
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