Lens Supply Chain PM Lead

ZEISS Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS in India is seeking a capable Project Manager to lead cross-functional supply chain projects, focusing on new product introductions and product discontinuations. You will coordinate stocking orders, forecasts, and readiness across global markets, ensuring timely launches and controlled phase-outs.

Ideal candidates have a university degree, 3+ years of PM experience in supply chain, strong English communication, and solid IT knowledge across applications.

Qualifications

• University Degree qualified or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years project management experience in supply chain or portfolio management.
• Fluency in English with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Solid IT knowledge across different applications.
• Ideally experience in the optical market.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional supply chain projects for product introductions and discontinuations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines and risk logs.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Commercial teams and MASS.
• Ensure data in ordering/planning systems (including IBP) is accurate.
• Report progress at PLCM meetings and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

IT knowledge

English fluency

Education

University Degree

Job description

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS' success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.

Further information at ZEISS India.

Purpose of this position / Position summary

Working as part of the Product Life-Cycle Management team, the individual will project manage global cross-functional supply chain projects, ensuring operational excellence is delivered in all areas. Primary focus is on managing projects that involve product introductions and product exits.

Primary duties and responsibilities

Product Introduction & Discontinuation Management

• Coordinate the supply chain implementation of new product introductions and product discontinuations across global markets
• Coordinate initial stocking orders, replenishment forecasts, and distribution curve requirements for new products
• Ensure production, logistics, and supply chain readiness for planned product launches
• Ensure project activities and new product demand are accurately reflected in B&C demand planning
• Define and manage phase-in/phase-out strategies and exit timelines for discontinued products
• Coordinate inventory rundown and global sell-off opportunities to minimise inventory write-offs

Project Planning & Monitoring

• Monitor project progress and ensure all supply chain activities align with agreed timelines
• Prepare and maintain project plans, highlighting risks, delays, and status updates
• Communicate project expectations and progress through regular meetings and status reporting
• Escalate risks, delays, or operational issues to management when necessary

Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

• Work closely with Product Management, Commercial teams, and MASS to ensure successful product implementation
• Provide project updates to senior Global Supply Chain Management during monthly PLCM meetings and when needed

Systems & Process Governance

• Ensure products are correctly created and maintained across ordering and planning systems (including IBP)
• Regularly update PLCM management tools with project status updates and support monthly meetings

Education requirements / Experience / Job Specifications

1. Education / Professional Certification

University Degree qualified or equivalent

2. Experience

Minimum 3 years project management experience ideally in supply chain and portfolio management

3. Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics

• Proven track record of success and ROI in supply chain project management
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all management levels
• Effective organiser and planner, capable of bringing structure to any project
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to motivate and influence others
• Flexible approach, able to respond to change and mitigate risk
• Target orientated and hands on approach
• Solid in IT knowledge across different applications
• Fluency in English. Second language desirable
• Ideally optical market experience and knowledge

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Manoj Badaik