Private Label & Directly Imported Pharma Brands Department Manager (2023642)

Job Description

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and execution of Private Label and Direct Imports launch plans, ensuring achievement of sales, profit, and business objectives.
• Manage and drive Private Label and Direct Imports projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business strategy, timelines, and performance targets.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of product development initiatives.
• Monitor, track, and report the performance of Private Label and Direct Imports initiatives through relevant reports and business reviews.
• Identify and source new manufacturers and suppliers through global trade fairs, market research, supplier audits, and strategic sourcing activities.
• Build, maintain, and manage strategic relationships with vendors, including performance evaluations, negotiations, commercial agreements, logistics alignment, quality compliance, and contract management.
• Ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle by collaborating with Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, and other relevant functions.
• Develop and propose annual product development and launch plans based on category opportunities, market trends, consumer insights, competitive analysis, supplier capabilities, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams to ensure products and suppliers comply with all legal requirements and internal quality standards.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee the preparation, execution, and maintenance of supplier agreements and contract databases.
• Plan, prioritize, and lead product development projects while ensuring effective project governance and stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct category assessments, segmentation analyses, and portfolio reviews to identify growth opportunities and recommend new product launches.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to successfully execute Private Label and Direct Imports initiatives and ensure delivery against agreed objectives.
• Ensure all NPD projects are delivered within defined timelines and SLAs.
• Conduct pre- and post-launch cost-benefit analyses, evaluating financial viability, risks, market positioning, and product performance to maximize return on investment.
• Monitor product lifecycle performance and recommend optimization, enhancement, or rationalization opportunities as needed.
• Lead supplier selection activities, including preparation of RFQs, tender management, bid evaluations, supplier assessments, and recommendation of preferred vendors.
• Ensure vendor selection processes are conducted in line with company policies, governance standards, and agreed procurement procedures.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture.

Work Environment

• Indoors : 80%
• Outdoors: 20%
• Working Days : 5 Working Days
• Days off : 2 Days Off
• Working Hours : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1 hour break)

• Education: Bachelor Degree

• Experience:
• + 7 Years of Experience in FMCG Retail – preferred PL or CM background product development.
• + International business and overseas buying experience is preferred.