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Flexible Packaging Adhesives -AE Manager

Employer
Henkel
Location
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 22, 2025
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Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Manager
Organization Type
Other Corporate

Job Details

About this Position

Application Engineering (AE) - IMEA is part of the APP (Packaging Adhesives) SBU for IMEA region. It is a vital function in Business excellence and value addition / value selling by acting as a technical interface between customer and Henkel for all packaging adhesives in terms of product positioning /selection, Value engineering, structure developments, trainings, troubleshooting etc.
AE team is responsible for taking customer trials, product validation and testing and complaints resolution apart from supporting the Sales team, PD, BD, and Quality control team. This is also responsible for technical training to customers and also at the Flexible Packaging Academy sessions and creating and recording the value delivered for the customers to engage with Henkel.

What you´ll do

  • Responsibility to foster relationship with customer technical interface & enhance knowledge by working on global developments.
  • Interact and be a problem solver with products and offering to customers and do value selling and project monitoring.
  • Understand the technical requirements of customer by thorough analysis and solve complaints and technical difficulties in Adhesive laminations & Coatings.
  • Compare competition products and technologies and understand market dynamics and work on new developments with respective teams.
  • Internationals Exposure and world class set up to engage customers and support to grow business at a faster phase.


What makes you a good fit

  • Minimum 15 years of industrial experience in the flexible packaging (Converting / Raw material suppliers) - Not for packaging development professionals with end users.
  • Graduation in Engineering / Science with specialization in polymer science / packaging.
  • Expertise in Adhesive lamination/ Hot melt / coatings/ Films - On the job in production / quality control and TCS / Application & R&D preferred.
  • Understanding of the competitor market space and key customer / industry contacts in IMEA regions to be specific.
  • Willing to travel on short notices within the region (IMEA) and be on the field as per need.
  • Good presentation skills (Public speaking / training) & communication skills (Oral & Written) and a good command over English & one regional language.
  • Strong attitude to be a team player and be able to manage the team with different skill set and get the job done.
  • Self-motivated, taking initiative and willingness to learn and share new areas of expertise and create a positive work environment.

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.

Company

WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS

Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.

The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 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. 

Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.

Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets. 

 

 

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