Product Line Manager TPU APAC
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Position Description Summary
This is a regional role to drive end-to-end product costing pricing strategy and margin management across APAC. It plays a pivotal part in shaping the regional product portfolio and contributing to the development and execution of the regional product strategy.
Major tasks and responsibilities:
1. Product Cost Management
Lead product cost calculation analysis and forecasting for APAC product lines
Monitor and evaluate actual product costs against targets investigating and resolving material deviations in a timely manner
2. Pricing Strategy & Management
Develop and implement target pricing frameworks across APAC ensuring alignment with business objectives
Per as gatekeeper to derive and execute pricing discipline and guidance with regional & global Product Line leadership
3. Portfolio Development & Optimization
Assess and optimize the existing APAC product portfolio on a regular basis to maximize business value
Analyze financial returns of new portfolio initiatives and monitor commercialization progress
Manage and execute product phase-out processes in a structured and timely manner
4. Strategy Development & Execution
Support the development of regional product strategies and drive the implementation of strategic initiatives as project lead or core project member for example IBP DICE ACT
Lead compact-scale projects independently ensuring delivery within scope timeline and objectives
Conduct business development analysis and support regional segment reviews tracking the progress of strategic initiatives especially those under Evolve
5. Operational Excellence
Oversee operational routines including demand forecast accuracy and master data configuration to ensure supply continuity and operational efficiency
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline; a Masters degree in Business Administration Engineering or Materials Science is strongly preferred
Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years of proven commercial experience preferably within chemical industry
Prior exposure to regional APAC markets is highly advantageous
Strong commercial background with a track record of strategic thinking data-driven decision-making and customer-facing experience
Proven ability to manage complex business processes and cross-functional operations including leading virtual teams across diverse cultural and geographical boundaries
Skills & competencies:
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies
Highly analytical and numerate with a logical and structured approach to problem-solving
Strategic planning and project management capabilities with a strong sense of accountability
Effective communicator and influencer across all organizational levels and functions
Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering value to internal and external stakeholders
High cultural sensitivity with the ability to work effectively in a diverse multicultural environment
Courageous in making tough commercial decisions and taking ownership of outcomes
Key Working Relations:
Senior Product Line Manager Head of Planning & Product Supply APAC
Head of Marketing and Sales APAC
S&MD heads and respective S&MD functions in APAC
Innovation APAC
P&T APAC
Integrated Planning APAC
Procurement
Planning & Product Supply EMLA NAFTA and Global
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