Product Lifecycle Planning Manager

**Location: Bella Vista, Sydney**

**Work type: Hybrid**

**Role Summary**

Res med’s Global Supply Chain Planning ambition is to be a trusted partner orchestrating a B est-in-class supply chain, maximizing customer value and enabling profitable growth.

The **Product Lifecycle Planning**Manager**plays a pivotal role in realising this ambition. This influential role requir es deep alignment with Product roadmap and Global Supply Chain strate g ies and capabilities, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain and Commercial teams. Th is role will be responsible for shaping and executing product lifec ycle strategies from **new product launch through to end-of-life**ensuring decisions are insight-driven, customer-centric and enable profitable growth.

**Let’s**Talk About Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Lifecycle Planning**
- Lead the design and execution of end **-**to-end product lifecycle strategies that align with portfolio priorities, revenue growth, cost efficiencies, and competitiveness.
- Ensure lifecycle decisions maximize customer value, safeguard availability, and support profitable growth.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to enable seamless new product introductions, scaling, and discontinuations.
- Integrate commercial insights into demand forecasts with clear assumptions and robust review cycles.
- Develop inventory strategies that balance availability with efficiency, including last-time buy planning for components tied to end-of-life products.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Build trusted partnerships with Commercial, Product, Project, and Supply Chain teams to deliver timely supply outcomes aligned with lifecycle strategies.
- Drive alignment across functions on:

- Supply chain and project risk management, with mitigation plans.
- Demand assumptions, uncertainties, and changes.
- Market dynamics and regional strategies.
- Foster accountability with clear ownership through strong stakeholder engagement.
- Communicate lifecycle plans and updates to business stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Represent the supply chain function in product development reviews, project gate milestones, and commercial strategy sessions.

**Commercial Acumen & Market Intelligence**
- Translate business strategy and customer needs into actionable planning initiatives.
- Anticipate and adapt to market changes with data-driven insights.

**Innovation & Process Optimization**
- Challenge the status quo with new ideas that drive transformation, cost optimization, and process excellence.
- Partner with Planning Excellence to support Supply Chain initiatives.

**Data-Driven Decision Making**
- Champion a data-centric approach to lifecycle planning by leveraging advanced analytics, predictive model l ing, and real-time data from supply chain systems to inform decisions.
- Confidently influence stakeholders by presenting evidence-based recommendations.

**Success Metrics**
- On-time NPI delivery with full supply chain readiness.
- Smooth execution of end-of-life and obsolescence plans without disruption.
- Optimized inventory and costs
- Strong stakeholder feedback on influence and collaboration.
- Proactive lifecycle risk identification and mitigation.
- Contributions to process improvements and digital supply chain initiatives.

**Let’s**Talk About You**:

- **Education**:Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field ( _MBA preferred _).
- **Experience**:5+ years in supply chain planning with strong demand planning and product lifecycle management experience and at least 2 years in MedTech or regulated healthcare.
- **Commercial Acumen**:Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and P&L alignment.
- **Analytical Skills**:Skilled in scenario modelling, trend analysis, and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
- **Technical Skills**:Proficiency in ERP (SAP, Oracle), planning tools, and data analytics platforms.
- **Soft Skills**:Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across all levels of the business.
- **Preferred**:APICS CPIM/CSCP or PMP certification, agile product development experience, and exposure to **sustainable or digital supply chain initiatives**.

**Why Join Us?**

At ResMed, we believe in **“Do it Best,**Do**it Together.”**You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the next generation of supply chain planning — from advanced demand planning to ERP transformation. Together, we are building a supply chain that is more reliable, agile, and impactful for patients worldwide.

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