Product Lifecycle Manager

Main Functions & Responsibilities:

· Proactively and positively participate in cross-company projects and initiatives

· Collaborate with other key members in Leadership team

· Fulfil all the responsibilities of line management to the employees reporting direct into the role, encourage teamwork and resolve conflicts within the department

· Provide guidance, mentorship to Warehouse & Production team members to ensure team effectiveness

· Foster a respectful working culture in alignment with the company Vision and Mission

· Develop product roadmap for new product lines, managing the design and technical aspects of a product, ensuring successful product launches with sales and marketing teams

· Track progress of development and ensure completion of project according to timeline

· Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Team to develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategic initiatives to support the business's growth and profitability objectives

· Managing relationships with suppliers, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products

· Ensure product testing and quality control processes are maintain at regulatory GMP standard with complete documentation

· Gain a deep understanding of each brand’s unique positioning in the market, proactively source and develop new products with implementation of product/ pricing strategies, target market identification, tailored to each brand

· Conduct thorough research to ensure marketing materials addresses consumer pain points and communicates key product differentiators creatively

· Ensure brand consistency and integrity across all touchpoints such as POSM, advertising, social media content, EDM, etc.

· Analyse and monitor Sell-in /Sell-through sales, ROI; collating competitive activities and interpretation of market information

· Perform inventory management, forecasting and plan timely replenishment of stock to ensure optimal stock level is maintained with high stock accuracy

· Continuously assess cost reduction opportunities and ensure goods are sourced and procured at competitive prices, delivering optimal value for the business

· Analyse sales trends and other market factors, incorporating this analysis into forecasting and inventory planning, initiate activities for clearing obsolete stock

· Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors, perform risk assessments on contracts to ensure on-going feasibility

· Stay informed about Import/Export regulations and ensure compliance

· Supervise operations of the warehouse including storage, distribution of goods, logistics and adherence to all safety practices. Manage the overall logistics budget.

· Ensure order fulfilments are completed on-time and with high order accuracy. To resolve any operational issues whenever it arises

· Drive continuous improvement with the team to identify potential areas for improvement through regular team meeting and evaluate process efficiency

· Collaborate with cross-functional department to implement best practices and process improvement to save cost

· Lead and execute the tender management for all general hardware supplies. Resolve any issues whenever required.

Requirements:

· Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Business or related pharmaceutical field preferred

· Min 3 - 5 years of experience in product development and procurement role in Healthcare and FMCG

· Ability to synthesize complex information, identify trends, and make date driven decisions

· Attention to details and highly self-motivated

· Strong collaboration skills and capacity to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Project management skills

· Dynamic team player with strategic and creative mindset

· Skilled at positive and win-win Conflict management

· Good initiator with strong multi-task and time management skills

· Possess effective communication and good interpersonal skills