Product Management and Continuous Improvement (Private Label)

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Private Label and Vendor Product Portfolios to join us at our facility in Asturias, Spain.

This role owns the end‑to‑end management of the Global Refinish Private Label and Vendor portfolios, ensuring strong governance across the full product lifecycle. It drives portfolio optimization through close supplier collaboration, rigorous compliance with regulatory and labeling requirements, and continuous process improvement. Acting as the single point of contact for private label and vendor portfolio services, it ensures consistency, data integrity, and scalable global best practices. The position works cross‑functionally with Product Marketing, Technology, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Procurement, and regional commercial teams to deliver operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and own the Private Label and Vendor product portfolios across their full lifecycle (registration, launch, maintenance, change management, and sunset) in alignment with Global Refinish portfolio strategies.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date product master data, portfolio visibility, and lifecycle communication to internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary global interface for Private Label partners (OEMs, distributors) and Vendors on product portfolio–related topics, documentation and issue resolution.
• Coordinate creation, maintenance, translation, and publication of commercial product labels, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety- and compliance-related documentation based on vendor- as well as customer-specific requirements.
• Partner with PSRC, Regulatory, and Labeling teams to proactively implement legislative changes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Private Label and Vendor portfolio processes, with a strong focus on efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Support digitalization, automation, and identify global best practices to optimize workflows.
• Manage and coordinate Private Label and Vendor product-related complaints in partnership with Quality.
• Serve as a trusted portfolio subject-matter expert for Product/Segment Marketing teams, Sales and commercial (KAM) and Technology, Training, OPS, and Supply Chain teams

Key requirements:

• Hold Master degree preferred in product portfolio management, or min. 3 yrs of experience in OEM environment, preferably within coatings, chemicals or industrial sectors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team-oriented with a customer service mindset and ability to meet deadlines
• Analytical and process mindset with a data-driven approach
• Excellent proficiency in English and German, both written and verbal, is essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with ERP tools (e.g. S4/Hana), with product lifecycle management, with regulatory compliance is a plus
• Eagerness to learn tools like Smartsheet, Asana and internal product portfolio, label and TDS management systems

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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