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Hoya Vision Care

Global Product Implementation Manager – GKA (Global Key Accounts)

Amsterdam

October 18, 2024

General Position Information
Position Title : Global Product Implementation Manager – GKA (Global Key Accounts)
Functional Discipline : Marketing
Reporting to : Director Seiko Optical Europe –VP GKA Commercial Operations
Matrix reporting to : Director Seiko Optical Europe –VP GKA Commercial Operations
Total team size : 1
Location : Netherlands, (Amsterdam), Hungary (Budapest), Germany (Mönchengladbach)

The position
As Global Product Implementation Manager GKA you will oversee & effectively coordinate the delivery and management of product-related projects that support GKA branded and non-branded business for the assigned GKA customers.
The delivery of implementation projects will need to maintain organization standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance while using project and portfolio management software to deliver in full, on time and within budget.
The role will be working closely with HVC’s GKA team, category team, IT, manufacturing and Global Marketing.

Key Accountabilities

Own, drive, and execute the BPS process for introducing new SKUs. (stock keeping units)
- Track BPS (new products, product modifications etc).
- Support KAMs (Key Account Managers) with BPS ( business planning sheets/business) process
Oversee the GKA portfolio, maintain it as up today, and adapt to the future in the closest collaboration with:
- Brand Marketing
- Category team
Lens Experts Develop GKA business with assigned GKA customers
- Support existing GKA customers to grow their business by implementing new products and services
Play an active role in the NPD/NPI process and/or own the project lead driving the NPD from (new product dev / new product introductions) from start to finish
- Be part/own of the stage gate process
- Be in close cooperation with the Project Manager of manufacturing sites and local sales entities
- Understand and oversee all implementation steps in the field of systems

Key deliverables

NPI documentation for every new product
Product master data and product catalog master data
Forecast, and analytics in preparation for NPD/NPI
Track and analytics after the launch of new products
Product implementation roadmaps for the assigned GKA accounts
support GKA sales teams in the preparation of the Business planning sheets (BPS).
accountable for the execution of the BPS process and related Product Implementation activities for the assigned GKA accounts.
ensures smooth product introductions through coordination of the required implementation activities with the key counterparts in IT, supply chain, and factory product implementation.
support the GKA sales organization related to new product implementation requirements, and product specifications and serve as a subject matter expert that will support sales organization in customer presentations.

Required candidate attributes
Key deliverables

Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of NPD projects
Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling implementation processes
Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise and guide country product teams on their implementation priorities and timelines
The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
Effectively multi-task and impeccable organization skills and time management skills

Qualifications & Experience:

University degree or equivalent work experience of more than 10 years
Experience with product data systems in production and /or operational settings
Dedication to details
IT savvy
Experience in working with R&D
Experience in NPI/NPD process
Speaks English fluently. Other languages are a plus.
Experience in a matrix organization
Experience working in a cross-functional and global environment.
Previous stakeholder management skills.
Experience in the optical industry is a plus
Optometrist is a plus
Minimum of 5+ years in a management position is a plus
Experience in a country organization and/or a global organization is a plus

Competencies

Stakeholder Management
Ability to organize independently and work by objectives
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Planning and Resource Management
Analytical Skills

Behavioral attributes

Learning agility
Humility and a collaborative mindset
The initiative, proactiveness, and independence
Assertiveness, negotiation, and influencing
High levels of energy and enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
Flexibility and willingness to work with ambiguity
Solution focus and bias for action
Attention to detail

Mobility

Willingness to travel ~ 10-25% of the time internationally. Occasionally, more travel may be required based on business needs

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