Vacancies Product Manager
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Job Description
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Job Purpose
Ensure China Dulux Retail business objectives are met support the strategy development and execution of including but not limited to Mass channel HDC and emerging small B2B through effective portfolio management and NPD.
Main objectives of this role are focusing on 4 aspects:
- Strategy Development and execution (10%):
- Work closely with channel mangers and other stakeholders to keep updated and insight of related business.
- Support to develop business plan in short/mid/long term for assigned product lines in owned channel / category to fit for Dulux brand and business strategy
- Portfolio management (35%):
- Lead assigned product lines portfolio management to build strong and efficient portfolio to support business healthy growth.
- Product lines daily work pricing strategy and management with region/channel
- SKU rationalization and closely monitor portfolio healthy check
- Key contact window for assigned channel / category.
- NPD and Innovation (40%):
- Identify new product opportunity and lead & execute NPD project with cross-function team to ensure NPD on time in full launch.
- Build up know how and be close to the competitors market new trends & innovations (ingredient claims business model)
- Monitors NPD performance and external environment after launch and get insight/learnings to feedback for business impact and take corrective action if required to meet business objectives.
- Other assigned tasks (15%)
The position is expected to lead or support some assigned program
Key Accountabilities
Marketing Strategy Planning Portfolio/NPD Development and Communication:
- Support line manager to develop and manage product portfolio strategy and annual activities for assigned channel / category (i.e. Dulux emulsion interior LE segment Dulux emulsion exterior and HDC channel)
- Lead assigned channel / category product portfolio management to build strong and efficient portfolio to support business healthy growth
- Develop the future NPD pipeline plan and launch new products as per plan in different channel.
- Identify new product opportunities according to market trend to have quick response in NPD pilot launch if necessary
Others:
- Be responsible for projects/programs assigned by line manger
Closely work with cross-functions and communicate to influence internal and external partners e.g. sales supply chain R&D research team channel team etc.
Job Requirement
- Bachelors degree or equivalent above with business related majority. Minimum of 4-5 years brand marketing or product management background in multi-national company. Solid experience in product innovation and nice to have similar industry/channel working experiences.
- Painting or building materials experience is highly preferred.
- Have good business sense and strategic thinking. Be creative. Strong ownership.
- Be able to take leadership and be self-motivated.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Be an effective team member and show supportive
- Strong project management communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in oral and written English and skillful in MS office.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
