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Product Lifecycle Planner

United States, Shelton Employment contract 29.82 - 33.13 USD / Hour · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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Aquent is partnering with a leading global consumer goods company, renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to enhancing everyday life through exceptional products. This organization is at the forefront of its industry, constantly evolving to meet consumer needs and drive sustainable growth. Join a team where your contributions directly shape the future of beloved brands and make a tangible impact on global operations. Are you ready to be a pivotal force in shaping the journey of products from conception to market and beyond? We’re seeking a dynamic and analytical individual to step into a crucial temporary role, working closely with the Product Lifecycle Manager. This is an incredible opportunity to dive deep into the end-to-end supply chain, influence strategic decisions, and directly impact the efficiency and success of our product portfolio. Your insights will drive critical initiatives, optimize inventory, and ensure our products meet market demands seamlessly.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the lead facilitator for a key planning step for specific business units in North America
  • Conduct in-depth analysis on various data sets, reporting outcomes to management to inform data-driven decisions across the entire product lifecycle and its impact on the end-to-end supply chain
  • Focus on monthly inventory reviews for finished goods to reduce slow-moving or obsolete items
  • Collaborate with the inventory manager to generate runout views for new product introductions or transitions, assisting in setting transition timing with supply planning and business unit leads
  • Contribute to managing dual sourcing strategies for significant manufacturing network design initiatives
  • Provide support for product discontinuations, working with the inventory manager to create depletion plans for items exiting the portfolio
  • Gather data on customer inventory levels from customer service and forecasting for transitions and discontinuations, helping to predict potential trade impacts for evaluation and decision-making
  • Supply data to business units for Design to Value sessions and actively participate in generating ideas for cost savings programs
  • Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across the organization, including teams involved in new product development, supply chain, customer service, marketing, commercial, and project management
  • Generally support the Product Lifecycle Manager with data analysis and insights to improve business unit supply chain metrics and goals

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry, Finance), Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to transform data and interact effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience in using business intelligence reporting tools and an understanding of data science principles
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Microsoft Office suite
  • Awareness and understanding of technical product development processes
  • Critical thinking capability, proficiency, and strong prioritization skills
  • Ability to identify opportunities for cost savings
  • Capable of analyzing data and generating actionable insights
  • Understanding of ERP systems
  • Beginner-level understanding of how decisions or recommendations can impact the P&L
  • Ready to work in virtual teams, goal-oriented, adept at data & reporting, collaborative, and possessing good communication skills

What we offer

  • Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
  • Paid sick leave
  • Retirement plans with a match
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