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We are looking for a Regional Product Manager in Aerospace. This is fixed-term 18-month position. It focusses to harmonize and rationalize product specifications and align related master data across regions and functions. You'll play a key role in improving our product management processes to enable growth and enhance service levels.

Responsibilities

Specification Portfolio Management
•    Coordinate the lifecycle of product specifications as a portfolio: introduction, maintenance, and elimination
•    Coordinate initiatives to streamline and reduce obsolete or slow-moving specifications
•    Ensure compliance of master data with technical specifications from R&D and PSRA
•    Collaborate with product managers and data specialists to maintain high data quality
•    Support marketing and commercial teams with relevant specification information and insights
•    Utilize and interpret internal and external market information related to products and specifications to understand customer needs and present conclusions and recommendations
•    Coordinates action to ensure that TDS/SDS/labels and Data master information are compliant with legal/specifications requirements of destination markets
•    Align specification master data with the overall product portfolio and coordinate workload priorities across teams

Process Optimization
•    Analyze current specification management processes across multiple sites
•    Coordinate process improvement and alignment initiatives
•    Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of specification and product data management processes in support of business growth
•    Drive best practices for specification management, including the use of IT tools
•    Act as the primary contact for stakeholders regarding continuous improvement of specification and data processes

What you need to be successful in this role?

•    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Chemistry, or related field
•    4+ years of experience in R&D, project management, or a commercial environment
•    Strong analytical skills and business acumen
•    Experience working in multi-disciplinary and/or global teams is preferred
•    Technical and commercial knowledge of the aviation industry is a plus
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
•    Agile mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
•    Proficient in English
•    Experience with SAP/PMMT and Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level or higher
•    Ability to manage competing priorities, build consensus, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
•    Resilience and composure under pressure, especially during crisis situations

What do we offer in return?

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level, you will also benefit from:

•    Above average salary
•    Travel work-from-home expenses 
•    13th month 
•    46 holidays 
•    8% vacation allowance 
•    Hybrid work option (3 days office, 2 days home office, per week) 
•    Training opportunities that will help you grow beyond this position

Contact

We welcome your online application via https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Raphaela Kreymborg, raphaela.kreymborg@akzonobel.com.

An employment screening may be part of the selection process.

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