This role is responsible for Valvoline Global Operations Heavy Duty Lubricant portfolio and the Heavy Duty and Light Duty Grease portfolio in the Americas. The Product Line Manager has four main pillars of responsibility: 1. Product/Portfolio Costing, 2. Product Profitability, 3. Profit Improvement Opportunities and 4. Product Rationalization.
What you'll do
Serve as the Single Point of Contact for all business units relative to current costing of all portfolio items, cost changes based on supplier inputs, and cost implications of various supply chain shifts. Actively communicate changes to all teams and understand impacts of absorption on the portfolio via the LE process.
High Impact Bid Owner: As applicable, own the High Impact Bid process for Heavy Duty Lubricants for the Americas, ensuring all cross-functional partners are aware of the bid and the documentation is completed on time and to standard.
Innovation Network Analysis: Aid in the costing of new materials coupled with the development of the most effective supply chain to deliver fill rate while keeping inventory and COGS low.
What you need
Bachelor's Degree; Master of Business Administration (preferred)
5-7 years of experience
Competent at Excel, possesses a strong understanding of SNAP and SAP
Able to travel up to 10% of the time
