Product Manager - Cold Chain

Veritiv Corporation • USA - PA - Statewide, PA

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About The Position

Our Product Manager will have full ownership of various product categories and will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution plan. This role will establish: Where to Play, How to Win, and what Capabilities & Tracking are needed to achieve their specific financial targets. The Product Manager will define and execute product strategy and roadmap for cold chain packaging solutions (passive and/or active systems). They will lead product launch planning, including go-to-market strategies, training, and sales enablement. This role involves identifying market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive positioning to drive product innovation. The Product Manager will develop business cases, including pricing strategy, cost targets, and margin expectations. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical distribution (FDA, EMA GDP) is essential. The role requires translating technical requirements into customer-centric solutions and experience with stage-gate product development processes. Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling and pricing strategies, is necessary, as is the demonstrated ability to present and clearly define sourcing strategy to varied audiences. This is a metrics-driven role requiring strong analytical skills, including the ability to absorb and process large amounts of data into actionable information.

Requirements

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical distribution (FDA, EMA GDP).
• 5–10+ years of experience in product management, cold chain packaging, or temperature-controlled logistics.
• Strong understanding of cold chain packaging systems, including thermal performance and distribution environments.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into customer-centric solutions.
• Experience with stage-gate product development processes.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to present and clearly define sourcing strategy to varied audiences.
• Strong analytical skills are a must, including the ability to absorb and process large amounts of data into actionable information.
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISTA, ASTM, GDP) and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of product and vendor management including: strategy, programs to create demand, financials, cross functional and vendor relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure.
• Manage the financials including sales results, item lifecycle, returns, margins, program dollars, terms and conditions, and corporate goals, supported by Finance Team.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned product line.
• Analyze product category performance and make decisions to maximize sales performance as well as income performance.
• Develop product plans and strategy to stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment with overall plans, program direction, and needed actions.
• Create, manage and track product promotions.
• Own the cost management process including negotiations, vendor compliance, and system implementation.
• Review and approve requests for new items to be added to product offering and ensures vendor selection is appropriate and profitability metrics are met based on guidelines.
• Manage the quality and performance of assigned products by use of a Supplier Vendor Scorecard.
• Manage detailed projects across many departments within the organization.
• Define and execute product strategy and roadmap for cold chain packaging solutions (passive and/or active systems).
• Lead product launch planning, including go-to-market strategies, training, and sales enablement.
• Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive positioning to drive product innovation.
• Develop business cases, including pricing strategy, cost targets, and margin expectations.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level