Sr. Product Manager

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in the United States is seeking a Product Manager within its Adhesive Technologies segment to manage assigned products, optimize profitability and oversee lifecycles from phase-in to phase-out.

You will coordinate with SBU and functional teams to implement footprint optimizations and product transfers. The role requires driving customer communications and approvals, handling internal inquiries, and supporting commercialization/NPI processes in alignment with SBU initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned products based on portfolio segmentation and attributes in line with SBU and technology strategy.
• Optimize product profitability by ideation, creation and execution of product cost projects Implement risk mitigation initiatives for assigned products and manage shortages for business continuation/minimized customer impact.
• Implement footprint optimization initiatives, e.g., localizations and product transfers with SBU and functional stakeholders.
• Manage product lifecycle for assigned products, e.g., product phase-in/phase-out and MOC.
• Drive product-related customer communication and approvals.
• Serve as contact for internal product related inquiries, e.g., PSRA.
• Oversee supply risk mitigation and product cost management activities.
• Manages commercialization/NPI process for the implementation of new products into the market in line with SBU initiatives

Job description

About this Position At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Manage assigned products based on portfolio segmentation and attributes in line with SBU and technology strategy.
• Optimize product profitability by ideation, creation and execution of product cost projects Implement risk mitigation initiatives for assigned products and manage shortages for business continuation/minimized customer impact.
• Implement footprint optimization initiatives, e.g., localizations and product transfers with SBU and functional stakeholders.
• Manage product lifecycle for assigned products, e.g., product phase-in/phase-out and MOC.
• Drive product-related customer communication and approvals.
• Serve as contact for internal product related inquiries, e.g., PSRA.
• Oversee supply risk mitigation and product cost management activities.
• Manages commercialization/NPI process for the implementation of new products into the market in line with SBU initiatives