The job location can be Shanghai/China or PJ/Malaysia
Launch Planning and Strategies:
lead the product launch projects
set up a product launch strategy in alignment with the relevant parties (R&D, M&S, plants, GTS)
create Launch Plans for tire line or article implementation and track the progress (project/ plants/ markets)
alignment & communication of measures in case of project delays
coordinate the activities within marketing to ensure a successful preparation for the new product launch
Product Industrialization:
ensure market availability (in time and volume) for new EMEA RE tire lines / articles under consideration of general Product Launch relevant items, such as progress of R&D development projects, capacity situation of involved resources (R&D, plants, mold design, mold service, …).
identify and initiate necessary measures incl. regular follow-up based on frequent monitoring and prepare regular Management Reports.
communication of measures to the management in case of project delays
review, enhancements, and adjustments of rules for SOP steering (SOP: start of production) between process relevant departments
operate regular tracking on SOP capacity´s in plants.
continuous knowledge exchange with R&D considering development projects to identify just in time necessary adjustments in standard planning.
communicate and decide on SOP relevant items and if necessary incorporate Launch Management EMEA and Americas.
operate and enhance of cross functional SOP-Monitoring
ensure optimized forecasting process for product launches
Portfolio Management:
maintain R&D resources plan in coordination with R&D and PMs to guarantee all new projects/TLA available on timeProduct Planning:
maintain R&D resources plan in coordination with R&D and PMs to guarantee all new projects/TLA available on timeProduct Management Support:
assist Product Managers in PFB preparation and product trainings.
participate R&D or manufacturing projects or task forces as PM representative
represent the marketing in plant allocation and 4-4-1 meetings
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
3 years in tyre industry with product management/technical role with understanding of the project management process
Project Management experience
Cross-cultural experience is an added advantage
English is must and Mandarin knowledge is plus
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