ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.
ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D; center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.
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Purpose of this position / Position summary
Working as part of the Product Life-Cycle Management team, the individual will project manage global cross-functional supply chain projects, ensuring operational excellence is delivered in all areas. Primary focus is on managing projects that involve product introductions and product exits.
Primary duties and responsibilities
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- Product Introduction &
• Discontinuation Management
- Coordinate the supply chain implementation of recent product introductions and product discontinuations across global markets
- Coordinate initial stocking orders, replenishment forecasts, and distribution curve requirements for new products
- Ensure production, logistics, and supply chain readiness for planned product launches
- Ensure project activities and new product demand are accurately reflected in B&C; demand planning
- Define and manage phase-in/phase-out strategies and exit timelines for discontinued products
- Coordinate inventory rundown and global sell-off opportunities to minimise inventory write-offs
- Project Planning &
• Monitoring
- Monitor project progress and ensure all supply chain activities align with agreed timelines
- Prepare and maintain project plans, highlighting risks, delays, and status updates
- Communicate project expectations and progress through regular meetings and status reporting
- Escalate risks, delays, or operational issues to management when necessary
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- Cross-Functional Collaboration &
• Stakeholder Communication
- Work closely with Product Management, Commercial teams, and MASS to ensure successful product implementation
- Provide project updates to senior Global Supply Chain Management during monthly PLCM meetings and when needed
- Systems &
• Process Governance
- Ensure products are correctly created and maintained across ordering and planning systems (including IBP)
- Regularly update PLCM management tools with project status updates and support monthly meetings
Minimum 3 years project management experience ideally in supply chain and portfolio management
3. Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics
- Proven track record of success and ROI in supply chain project management
- Strong communication and presentation skills at all management levels
- Effective organiser and planner, capable of bringing structure to any project
- Strong interpersonal skills. Able to motivate and influence others
- Flexible approach, able to respond to change and mitigate risk
- Target orientated and hands on approach
- Solid in IT knowledge across different applications
- Fluency in English. Second language desirable
- Ideally optical market experience and knowledge
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team
Manoj Badaik
📌 Lens Supply Chain PM Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 ZEISS Group
📍 Bengaluru
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