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Product Development & Launch Readiness\nCoordinate product development, trials, specifications, artwork/packaging and product approval.\nEnsure all regulatory, quality and product documentation are completed before first shipment.\nCoordinate production readiness and first commercial shipment.\nDrive fast-tracks NPD projects when required by business priorities.\n4. Export Portfolio Management\nManage phase-in / phase-out and product transition plans.\nManage delisting, write-off, seasonal and on/off products.\nIdentify opportunities to introduce VN NPDs into export markets.\nMaintain visibility of export portfolio changes and business impact.\n5. Group & Factory Strategic Projects\nLead implementation of Group and factory projects related to sustainability, production efficiency, procurement strategy, cost optimization, innovation, etc.\nTranslate Group initiatives into actionable plans for Export business.\n6. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement\nMonitor NPD KPIs, project aging, lead time, launch achievement and first shipment performance.\nAnalyze root causes of delays and drive corrective actions.\nStandardize NPD processes, tools, templates and best practices.\nDrive initiatives to reduce NPD lead time and improve time-to-market.\n7. Stakeholder Management & Communication\nAct as the key interface between Export Markets and internal functions.\nPrepare and maintain NPD reports, portfolio updates and RDQ sharing to provide monthly project status, risk and escalation updates timely to management.\nFacilitate decision-making among stakeholders when priorities or requirements conflict.\n8. Compliance & PVM Standards: Ensure all NPD and portfolio activities comply with PVM procedures, quality standards, regulatory requirements and internal governance.\n9. 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