Product Line Manager APAC

About this Position The Product Line Manager (PLM) is responsible for all tasks related to product lifecycle management – in line with strategic business unit (SBU) and global technology strategies – to accomplish Consumer Goods (Adhesives) financial goals and ensure supply security. The PLM is supporting the Consumer Goods Adhesives Strategic Business Unit, but also coordinates product related activities under that SBU-product ownership with the other SBU’s.

What You´ll Do

• Take responsibility for all tasks related to Product Life Cycle management (from new product introduction to phase out): Accompany product introductions and coordinate with S&OP and innovation team, Steer product phase out process cross SBU for products under PLM ownership, Coordinate product localizations across regions, Manage and reduce complexity
• Drive product and portfolio management along the SBU strategy and take responsibility for the product segmentation of the product ranges; Initiate and control all product related packaging changes and if applicable labelling changes
• Drive Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) 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
• Contribute to increasing sustainability of packaging in line with sustainability Key Sustainable Indicator (KSI) for example 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
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Chemical or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, technical or a related field.
• Highly prefer candidates from Chemical backgrounds and/or industry
• Well-developed change management skills as well as project execution
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Fluent English language skills
• Familiar with SAP or similar system
• Experience in working in a large, matrixed organization with international focus.
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Medical Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Additional EPF Contribution
• Dental, Health and Eye Screening etc for employees and eligible dependents
• Discounts on company products
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.