Job description:

You will act as product portfolio gatekeeper on behalf of Supply Chain to ensure that portfolio meets commercial aspirations in terms of profitability and financial returns​

Principal Accountabilities:

• Review all business introduction requests with cluster decision making group, ensure that all changes to the portfolio are properly reviewed; risks and priorities are identified, mitigated and delivered within agreed timelines with optimal Time to Market and no customer/supplier impacts.

• Drive trade off process to identify key value driven portfolio initiatives

• Track progress and communicate details and action items via project update communication to all stakeholders to ensure no customer impacts

• In close collaboration with Marketing and PLM Network Coordinator, provide input to the regular portfolio tail reviews and then in implementing the agreed actions.

• Contribute to support and promote Continues Improvment culture

• Manage all product portfolio changes within assigned markets incorporating strong project management techniques, ensuring sufficient stock levels are available for customer launch in line with processes with clear communication to stakeholders

Requirements:

• Strong business acumen, commercial focus and keen interest not only in developments in supply chain but also in the Lubricants business.

• Exceptional analytical skills

• Experience of using SAP and APO would be an asset

• Strong communication skills with stakeholders

• prioritization, change management and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with key stakeholders

• Project Management Experience is mandatory

• Degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Economics/Finance

• English B2/C1

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