Product Line Manager

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

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Job overview:

This role is responsible for Valvoline Global Operations non -lube products portfolio in China. The Product Line Manager has four core pillars of responsibilities: 
1. Product/Portfolio Costing; 
2. Portfolio Profitability Improvement Opportunities; 
3. Improve Inventory Management;
4. Product Lifecycle Management and Optimization.

Description: 

1.Product / Portfolio Costing: Ownership and analysis of all product costing along with key drivers of that costing. 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.

2.Support Costing of HIB: to enable sales to effectively bid on new business opportunities which have a material impact on overall Valvoline supply chain capabilities and profitability, ensuring all cross-functional partners are aware of the bid and the documentation is completed on time and to standard.

3.Profit Improvement Opportunities: Actively and continually seek ways to optimize margin within the entire portfolio through supply chain optimizations, procurement savings opportunities, and consolidation of the portfolio through product life-cycle management.

4.Product Lifecycle Management and Optimization: Own, monitor, and recommend product life cycle for the portfolio category. This includes an annual Product Line Optimization - plan and execute annual and ad-hoc PLO based on life-cycle analysis and cross functional alignment. followed by obsoletion tracking and inventory removal or “cure” approach into a healthy position until process completion. Works closely with supply chain, procurement team, and local marketing to deliver effective product lifecycles reducing inventory and enhancing profitability.

5.Review and Manage Slow Moving and Obsolete inventory in coordination with Supply Chain. Providing direction on excess inventory solutions and ensure execution by the organization. Drive removal programs of slow-moving and obsoleted SKUs’ inventories and lead inventory management plan for product transitions.

6.Other duties and responsibilities as determined by VGO to its PS&M’s portfolio management role。

Requirements： 

-Bachelor’s Degree; Master of Business Administration (preferred)

-5-8 years and above。

-Strong analytical thinking and business mindset. Possesses the ability to turn insights into action.
 Ability to pull, assess, and conceptualize key data in a manner that makes it digestible for leadership.
 An inquisitive thirst to learn more and seek the truth.
 Team oriented, with strong communication abilities and willingness to share ideas for diverse input and perspective.
 Passion for continually improving recommendations and optimizations to extract value from products and supply chains.

 Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1505