Product Manager - EMEAI

The is a hybrid role with requirement to attend the office in The Hague 2-3 days per week.

The Product Manager is responsible for the operational and strategic management of Arlon EMEAI’s product portfolios. This role combines full product lifecycle management with hands-on execution, supporting new product launches, line extensions, and product improvements through the Stage Gate process. The Product Manager leads or contributes to cross-functional process improvement initiatives, drives portfolio profitability and lifecycle decisions, and serves as a key point of contact for product-related inquiries, requirements, and operational support for EMEAI. 

The Product Manager will work closely with Operations, Technical, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Quality to ensure products are developed, commercialized, and maintained in alignment with company & regional objectives.

Product Portfolio & Lifecycle Management:

• Manage the product line portfolios and lifecycle from development to end of life.      
• Maintain product data accuracy and coordinate EMEAI regional item extensions across warehouses and sales offices.

Operational Product Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Liaison with internal stakeholders as the EMEAI central point of coordination across Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to ensure continuous execution of product activities.
• Lead or support process improvement projects to enhance product performance and overall operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Supply Chain to identify and resolve material constraints, product changes, product shortages, or quality-related issues.      

New Product Development & Stage Gate Execution:

• Execute the product roadmap and drive Stage Gate projects for timely product  launch
• Execute the product and technology strategy as aligned with global product portfolio strategy, defined by Product Marketing Managers. 
• Set up of new product codes on SAP
• Update pricing and maintain EMEAI territory price list in SAP, issue PDF format price lists to customers.

Analytics, Reporting & Decision Support:

• Use data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks and recommend actions to improve product portfolio. 

Customer & Sales Support:

• Serve as a product expert for internal teams; respond to product inquiries, technical questions, and special requirements  
• Support Sales with product knowledge, competitive insights, and product transition guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related technical discipline - essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel—pivot tables, vlookups, data analysis)- essential
• Experience in commercial graphics, labels, digital printing, adhesives, films, inks, coatings, or other materials-based industries - strongly preferred
• SAP or ERP system experience - strongly preferred
• 5+ years of product management experience - strongly preferred 
• Experience with structured new product development methodologies such as Stage Gate -desirable 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, comfortable using data to drive decisions. 
• Highly organized with strong project management, tracking, and follow-up skills. 
• Flexible, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing and technical environment