Product Line Manager APAC

As we are expanding further, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Product Line Manager APAC to join our big family.

You will play an important role, such as:

• You will be responsible to manage the full Product Lifecycle strategy for Henkel's Asia Packaging Adhesives product lines thru managing customer- supplier- and regulatory driven changes, and to drive for customer satisfaction
• You will facilitate introduction of new products developed through our Innovation Teams key development programs, as well as to coordinate all tasks related to set-up within our organization and systems
• You will develop and execute a product plan and portfolio strategy for the regional SBU within Asia, in line with the business plans and global technology portfolio strategies, in order to accomplish Strategic Business Unit (SBU) financial goals by aligning with senior leadership
• You will make an impact to drive programs to reduce product costs (raw material, operating, freight & warehousing, complexity reduction, reformulations) and to establish and attain target processing cost through collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, driving for optimum product line profitability
• You are responsible to manage security of raw material supply and allocation of raw materials, as well participate in the monitoring and management of product margins (raws relative to pricing action) through collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, Pricing Management
• You will coordinate and manage for the Packaging SBU any adjustments to the operations network and/or tollers
• You help to ensure Product Lifecycle Management activities are well aligned with business objectives within the region

To succeed in this role, we will need you to have:

• Degree in Business / Marketing / Chemical Engineering or related technical/scientific discipline.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (due to the market and customers covered).
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Product Line Management, Marketing, Product Development, Technical Customer Service or related experience is required.
• Adhesives, Packaging, Metal Packaging industry experience is preferred. 
• 2+ years commercial experience in target markets for the product line desirable.
• Knowledge in (and/or) Hot Melt, Water based, Polyurethane, Acrylics, Surface Treatment like Lubricants, Cleaners and Conversion coatings is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize/organize workload. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and lead and influence to accomplish objectives through others.
• Proficient with SAP and Data Warehouse systems is desirable.
• Ability to travel <5% to visit Henkel facilities throughout China, Thailand, Japan and Indonesia

How this career will benefit you?

• A conducive environment to work and grow
• Constant challenges and opportunity to prove yourself
• Opportunity to develop one’s career internationally

Are you ready to make that career shift & grow a great portfolio with us?

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