Product Manager - Cold Chain

## Product Manager
- Cold Chain Apply locations:
USA - PA
- Statewide time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R31831
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* Job Purpose:

** 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.
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* Job Responsibilities:

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* ● 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.
** Additional Responsibilities &

Qualifications:

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* ● 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.
● 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.
● Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries strongly preferred.
● Familiarity with industry standards (ISTA, ASTM, GDP) and validation processes.
● 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.  
● Metrics driven as strong analytical skills are a must, including the ability to absorb and process large amounts of data into actionable information.
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* Work Experience:

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* ● 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.### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ###
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* Education:

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* ● Bachelor's Degree Preferred### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ### ###
** What We Offer
*** Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
* Extensive training opportunities,…