Channel Manager, NED & Strategic Support

The Channel Manageris responsible fordaytodayleadership and performance management of DPS Chinas national exclusive distributors while actively supporting the design rollout and execution of central channel strategy.

This roleoperatesat the intersection of strategy and execution translating channel strategy into clear standards processes and actions and ensuring disciplinedhighqualitydistributor operations across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

1. National Exclusive Distributor Management

• Lead theendtoendmanagement of national exclusive distributors including:

• Operational performance tracking

• Business review cadence andfollowupactions

• Contractual and commercial compliance

• Serve as theprimary DPS China interfacefor assigned exclusive distributors

• Ensure distributorsoperatein line with:

• Channel strategy and operating model

• Commercial policies and incentives

• Governance and compliance requirements

• Drive resolution of operational commercial or execution issues ina timelyand structured manner

2. Distributor Performance & Execution Excellence

• Monitor and analyze distributor performance against agreed KPIs including:

• Sales delivery and execution quality

• Incentive effectiveness

• Operational discipline and data accuracy

• Identifyperformance gaps and improvement opportunities

• Drive distributor action plans in partnership with Sales Marketing and Operations

• Support consistent execution standards across regions under the exclusive model

3. Central Channel Strategy Support

• Act as acore contributor to central channel strategy development including:

• Exclusive distributor model optimization

• Distributor grading and segmentation logic

• Incentive and commercial mechanism design

• Translate strategy into:

• Practical guidelines and SOPs

• Clear expectations for distributors and internal teams

• Support strategyrollout change management and adoption across DPS China

4. Channel Governance & Compliance Interface

• Support the Channel Head in ensuringfirstlineownership of channel governance

• Partner closely with:

• Channel Risk & Compliance

• Finance

• Legal and Operations

• Coordinate distributor audits issue remediation andfollowupactions

• Ensure risks and issues are escalated appropriately and addressed effectively

5.CrossFunctionalCoordination

• Work closely with:

• Sales teams on execution alignment and field issues

• Marketing on channel enablement and GTM activities

• Finance on incentives claims and settlements

• Supply Chain / Operations on forecasting and fulfillment matters

• Act as aconnectorbetween central strategy and frontline execution

6. Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Supportchannelrelatedprojects and initiatives led byChannelHead

• Contribute to improvement of:

• Distributor management processes

• Data transparency and reporting quality

• Channel operating efficiency

• Take ownership of defined workstreams or pilot initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree or above

• Business Economics Finance or related fields preferred

Experience

• 68 years of relevant commercial experience with exposure to:

• Distributor or channel management

• National ormultiregionbusiness operations

• Experience working with exclusive distributor models strongly preferred

• Prior interaction with central commercial or governance teams is an advantage

Key Capabilities & Competencies

• Strong execution mindset with structuredproblemsolvingskills

• Solid understanding of China distributor operations and commercial practices

• Ability to manage complex stakeholders without formal authority

• Datadrivendetailoriented and disciplined infollowthrough

• Collaborative resilient and comfortable operating in evolving environments
  

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may be required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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