.The PositionWe have an exciting and challenging position available as an Associate Director, Value Chain Management, Product Manager. A supply chain role for those candidates with cross-functional industry experience, who want to build their career further in supply chain as Product Manager.This role is based Jersey City (USA). However, other work locations can be considered. Kindly note, we would like your resume/C.V. to be sent in English language when you apply to this job.As Product Manager Value Chain Management, you are the architect of the Value Chain design and continuous improvement. In this position, you are responsible for influencing and managing the end-to-end design and execution aligned with the Commercial Strategies. Product scope includes new and in-line products within an assigned portfolio of brands. Value Chain Management work is strategic, spanning the entire life cycle of products, stabilizing the ongoing business through appropriate risk management, and designing the supply chain for the future. This is a highly integrative position, and it requires excellent leadership skills to create the vision that guides and inspires the team and stakeholders. The role also requires excellent talent management, team-building skills, project/portfolio management and exceptional strength in communications.ResponsibilitiesLead Global end-to-end value chain management in the long-term time horizon to establish the strategic direction and key areas of focus for assigned products.Identify, prioritize, and drive portfolio/network value creation opportunities to maximize brand assets.Identify external trends and orchestrate innovations that achieve creating enhanced customer value.Develop Product Master Plans which define comprehensive global product strategies, including lifecycle management, for each product in the assigned portfolio. Guide prioritization and execution of these strategies.Represent Value Chain Management on strategic cross-functional teams (e.G., New Product Commercialization (IDST), Regional Business Operations, Network Strategy, Capital Project, etc.).Act as the primary Manufacturing Division partner with Global Franchise Business brand leadership for assigned products with a focus on broad, strategic, long-term issues along with significant event planning and management.Direct supply chain design teams for new products and/or product line extensions, including drug substance, drug product, and packaging source decisions. Manage launch execution.Direct Value Chain Management Teams composed of cross-functional representation from end-to-end functions including Commercial, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Technical Operations, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, External Manufacturing, and other related groups, as appropriate
