Product Manager APAC

Product Manager APAC

Adhesive Technologies Production

China, Shanghai Full Time Regular

About this position

What you’ll do

• Product Lifecycle Management – Lead product changes, MOC execution, product transfers, sourcing transitions, customer validations, and phase-in/phase-out activities.

• Supply Continuity & Risk Management – Manage supply risks, shortages, allocations, sourcing constraints, inventory exposure, and business continuity for the product portfolio.

• Portfolio Profitability & Cost Optimization – Drive cost-down, localization, complexity reduction, product rationalization, and profitability improvement initiatives.

• Regulatory, Compliance & Data Governance – Ensure regulatory compliance, labeling governance, product master data integrity, and system alignment across the portfolio.

• Cross-Functional Program Coordination – Coordinate alignment across Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, PD, PSRA, and external partners to enable successful project execution and decision-making.

• Business & Operational Support – Provide portfolio, supply, costing, and operational expertise to support commercial requests, customer escalations, product availability issues, and launch readiness activities.

• What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related discipline; MBA is an advantage.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Development, Technical Service, Supply Chain, Operations, or related commercial functions.

• Industry experience in adhesives, packaging, specialty chemicals, or related sectors preferred.

• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including costing, profitability, portfolio analysis, and business case development.

• Proficiency in SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and data analytics tools.

• Fluency in English.

• Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

• Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme

• Annual Physical Examination

• Flexible Benefits cover for dependents

• Company Products Discount

• At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID:

• 26102808

Job Locations:

• China, Shanghai

Application Deadline:

• As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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• About Henkel

• Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.

• Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.