Product Line Manager Apac

Job summary
Take responsibility for all tasks related to Product Life Cycle managementDrive product and portfolio management along the SBU strategyContribute to increasing sustainability of packaging
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Accompany product introductions and coordinate with S&OP and innovation team• Steer product phase out process cross Strategic Business Unit (SBU) for products under Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ownership• Coordinate product localizations across regions• Manage and reduce complexity• Drive initiatives and lead cross functional Technical Platform Team (TPT) meeting for the initiation of and the follow-up on cost out projects to ensure product profitability optimization• Support strategic purchasing measures to lower product cost for relevant baskets• Monitor raw material and manufacturing cost development and provide a product cost outlook• Initiate and control all product related packaging changes and if applicable labelling changes• Contribute to increasing sustainability of packaging in line with sustainability expectations (e. g. DG, market needs, regulatory obligations etc.)• Drive proactive risk mitigation to avoid supply disruptions• Coordinate raw material shortage management with a cross-functional team comprising of Operations & Supply Chain, Purchasing and business
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, science, engineering or any related field• MBA is desirable• At least 8 years working experience in related field, with at least 3 years in Product Development or Technical Customer Service experience in the Product Line management• Knowledge of Hot Melt, Water based, and Polyurethane technologies is preferable• Ability to prioritize/organize work load• Excellent English communication and presentation skills• Ability to lead and influence to accomplish objectives through others• Proficient with SAP and Data Warehouse systems• Experienced with excel and data analytic tools such as Power BI, Tableau
Key Skills Needed
• Product Life Cycle management• Product Development• Technical Customer Service• Hot Melt technology• Water based technology• Polyurethane technology• Prioritization• Organization• English communication• Presentation• Leadership• Influence• SAP• Data Warehouse systems• Excel• Data analytics• Power BI• Tableau