Contracts Manager managing complex U.S. Government agreements for national security programs and contracts. Delivering expertise in negotiation and contract management across various departments.
About the role
- Overseeing NPI process for new product introductions at RS. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational integration and timely market launch.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with category and market teams to understand the role of NPI within each category and go to market strategy.
- Build project scopes, timelines, and deliverables for evolving NPI type requirements.
- Drive creation and maintenance of item master data (SKUs, pricing, attributes, pack sizes, logistics data).
- Work with supply chain and operations to validate stocking strategy, MOQs, lead times, and delivery requirements.
- Ensure warehouse, inventory, and ERP systems are fully configured to receive, store, and pick the new product.
- Coordinate demand planning inputs and initial forecast volumes.
- Lead cross-functional NPI meetings and maintain progress against project plans.
- Identify risks, manage dependencies, and escalate issues early.
- Maintain clear documentation and communication across all business functions.
- Deliver product introductions on time, within scope, and aligned with commercial objectives.
- Ensure marketing and sales teams receive accurate product information, assets, and positioning.
- Oversee readiness of customer-facing platforms (e-commerce, catalogues, brochures, sales tools).
- Monitor early sales performance and operational issues post-launch.
- Analyze post-launch performance and identify opportunities for process refinement.
- Develop and improve NPI workflows, tools, and templates.
- Contribute to the evolution of product data standards, onboarding processes, and supplier engagement methods.
Requirements
- Ability to drive the end-to-end NPI process, inputting into the strategic plan as well as driving delivery.
- Strong team management skills, with an ability to work with geographically dispersed teams.
- Ability to work in an international, matrix environment.
- Experience in distribution, wholesale, retail, or FMCG environments.
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent launches.
- Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Working knowledge of ERP, PIM, or item master data systems.
- Ability to interpret supply chain data (MOQs, lead times, inventory impacts).
- Experience working directly with suppliers or brands.
- Understanding of product compliance, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance.
- Knowledge of e-commerce product setup and digital merchandising needs.
- Formal project management training (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) would be nice to have.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
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