Product Manager - India
Core
Drive product portfolio competitiveness, profitability, supply flexibility, and growth enablement for the India Consumer Solutions business by optimizing manufacturing footprint, external contract manufacturing, and supply networks.
Role type
Senior Product Manager (Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy)
Builds
Optimized value chain performance, strategic partnerships, and supply resilience for the India business.
Domain
Chemical manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations
Required skills
Strategic business leadership, financial and commercial acumen, external partnership management, cross-functional leadership and influence, product portfolio management, strategic decision making, program governance and execution, executive communication
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, experience with external contract manufacturing (ECM), product portfolio management, manufacturing economics, asset utilization, supply network optimization, Lean Six Sigma certification, Project/Program/Portfolio Management certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead product portfolio competitiveness initiatives to improve profitability and supply reliability; Develop and maintain an India-focused manufacturing and sourcing strategy; Identify and develop strategic partnerships and external manufacturing opportunities; Lead and govern Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) initiatives; Partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Technology, and Finance functions; Conduct financial and business analyses to identify profitability gaps and value creation opportunities; Develop business cases for manufacturing footprint optimization and supply network improvements; Influence regional product, supply, manufacturing, innovation, and investment strategies; Communicate strategic recommendations and execution updates to senior leaders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC