Product Manager (Paints) for Kenya at Achyutam

Key Working Relationships

Key Internal Relationships:

• Production
• QC/ QA
• Procurement
• sales
• Marketing

Key External Relationships

• Suppliers
• Government agencies

Key Responsibilities of The Job

• Assess products and ensures they meet required margins.
• Create products’ knowledge in the market and innovate ways for greater acceptance.
• Advise on continuous products improvement to increase presence and margins.
• Participate in new product developments (NPD) for introduction in the market to maintain market lead and generate new revenue for the company.
• Conduct competitors’ product analysis to monitor CPK - PLC products quality & plan product improvements (PI) to maintain the competitive edge.
• In conjunction with R&D, conduct trials at customers’ place for all new/existing products as required for standardization.
• Coordinate technical training to teams and serve as a technical mentor to sales team members.
• Participate in the implementation of EHS / ISO and good housekeeping standards.

Job Dimensions

Financial Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate departmental budget.

Nature Of Decision Making

• Decisions are guided by departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibility Of Physical Assets (Custodianship)

• Responsible for the physical facilities within the section.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience And Attributes/Skills)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Post-Graduate qualification in Paint Technology.
• 10+ years of experience .