Product Lifecycle Planner

Job Title: Product Lifecycle Planner (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months (possible extension)

Location: Shelton CT 06484

Pay Rate: $33 - $35 hourly on W2

Responsibilities:

• Top 3 skill sets / experiences required for this role:
  understanding of the product lifecycle and phases of a product
  analytical skills, interpret large data sets and share insights with peers
  Excellent communication skills, manage time against multiple priorities, ability to collaborate virtually and in person
  

  * What technologies, software's, or applications must they know?
  o Item set up tools (general understanding)
  o SAP OTC preferred
  o JDA preferred
  o SAP WP1 a bonus

  Position Summary:
  This role will be supporting the Product Lifecycle Manager for respective BU for initiatives driving portfolio along the Lifecycle. Working closely with the Product Lifecycle Manager for BU. and supporting the end-to-end supply chain to the BU. Key support function for the BUs and PLCM.

  Purpose (scope of the role)
  * Support the Lead facilitator for EBP Step 1 for specific BU for North America
  * Run analysis on various data sets and report outcomes to manager to drive decisions based in data. The data will be needed from cradle to grave of a product lifecycle and link to impact on E2E supply chain. There will be special focus on:
  * SLOBs - monthly inventory reviews for finished goods to drive down inventory of slow moving or obsolete items
  * New Product Introduction or Transitions - work with the inventory manager to generate runout view to help manager set transition timing with Supply planning and BU leads.
  * Key focus on supporting project Vulcan (manufacturing network design) helping to manage duo sourcing.
  * Discontinuation support - work with the inventory manager to generate depletion plans for discontinued items which are at the end-of-life sku management for all items exiting the portfolio
  * Customer inventory - work with customer service & forecasting to gather data on customer inventory levels for both transitions and discontinuations to forecast potential non-working trade impacts for elevation and decision making.
  * Cost improvement - Provide data for BU to inform Design to Value sessions and participate and collaborate to idea generate to CIP program for cost savings.
  * Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders inside and outside of the team for the BU or LOB. Key relationship NPD/NPI, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Marketing, Commercial, Project Management Organization.
  * Generally, support the PLCM on data analysis and insights needed for BU to improve the business SC metrics and goals.

  Values & Behaviors
  People First Build authentic relationships, takes initiative for planning career development and growth, recognizes contributions of others, participate in team building and community activities.
  Move Forward Supports new approaches and provides data in a timely manner, identifies when decisions are needed.
  Listen up, Speak up Elevates challenges, provides feedback, and offers solutions. Focuses on the message and asks clarifying questions.
  Own it Together Demonstrates sense of urgency and meets commitments, contributes to a positive team environment.

  Technical Skills
  * Technical product development process awareness & understanding
  * Critical thinking capability and proficiency and prioritization skills
  * Ability to identify opportunities for cost savings
  * Capable to analyze date and generate insights from the data provided for action or consideration
  * SAP/ERP understanding and/or experience
  * Beginner level understanding of how decisions or recommendations could impact the P&L

Required Education & Experience
* Bachelors degree in technical field (Engineering, Chemistry, Finance), Business management, Supply chain, or related fields
* Analytical skills, transforming data, and interacting with cross functional teams.
* Experience in using Power BI reports and understanding of data science principles and capability
* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS office suite of tools
* Ready to work in virtual teams, Goal-oriented, data & reporting, collaboration, and good communication will complete the profile.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.