Product Operations Manager

Product Manager India – REFRIGERANTS & APPLIED SOLUTIONS ( RAS) Role summary Lead product strategy, lifecycle management, and day-to-day operations for the refrigerants business. Drive demand planning, operational excellence and on-time delivery across all product lines. Act as the primary cross-functional owner between supply chain, operations, logistics, sales, and customer service for all product lines. Product Localization & Management Own execution of regional localization projects across RAS Own NPI (new product introduction) regional launch: lead all aspects and actions required for new product introduction, including identification and execution at tollers Ability to perform complex analytics, particularly related to ideal management of supply caps/quotas and make/buy decisions Own Demand Management during periods of product allocation Demonstrate understanding of end-to-end role of product manager in context of dynamic competitive environment SKU & portfolio management Create and maintain SKU master data in SAP and own the product management module. Lead SKU rationalization and portfolio optimization to reduce complexity, lower cost, and improve inventory turns. Manage new-SKU introduction (NSI) and end-of-life (EOL) processes, including cross-functional sign-off, obsolescence plans, and communication to sales Demand, forecasting & lifecycle planning Own the regional SIOP process Lead cross-functional S&OP cadence: demand review, supply review, reconciliation, and executive review to align demand, capacity, inventory, and financial plans. Maintain forecast accuracy targets (MAPE/MAE) and drive continuous improvement through model tuning and root-cause analysis of forecast errors Set and monitor safety-stock policies and service-level targets by SKU based on criticality, lead time, and demand variability (ABC/XYZ segmentation). YOU MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree in an analytical or technical discipline is required Significant hands-on experience in a project or product management role Ability to perform complex analytics, particularly related to ideal management of supply caps/quotas and make/ buy decisions Advanced MS Excel skills Decisive and logical at thoroughly evaluating issues Excellent planning, execution and project-management skills Strong communication skills both written and verbal WE VALUE Proven marketing strategic, analytical and implementation skills Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP), Excel and PowerPoint Proven self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and instincts High commitment to excellence Must possess a combination of strategic thinking and drive to achieve tangible business results Ability to balance theoretical thought with practical Ability to link strategies to financial results Proven strategic marketing skills with the ability to practically apply to their product line Ability to lead projects and teams that successfully achieve milestones and complete deliverables Ability to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely manner Creative yet pragmatic problem solver Plant operation and supply chain experience a plus