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Position Summary:

The Customer Administration Team Lead in Bangalore is responsible for leading the Customer Administration team (Product Admin) supporting the ANZ region. This role ensures high-quality, timely, and accurate product master data management, while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting product lifecycle processes across systems. The role acts as a key liaison between regional stakeholders (ANZ Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams) and the Bangalore operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Operations:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Administration specialists.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor KPIs, and drive team productivity and quality.
• Manage workload allocation to ensure SLA adherence for ANZ stakeholders.
• Handle escalations and ensure timely resolution of complex issues.

Product Master Data Management:

• Oversee creation and maintenance of product master data including item setup, pricing, web enablement, item descriptions, and other product attributes.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across multiple systems (Eg. OCPLM)
• Drive data quality initiatives and perform regular audits.

Product Administration Support (ANZ):

• Support ANZ Product Managers with product queries, quotations, tenders, and SKU management.
• Manage product extensions, price updates, discontinuations, and promotional pricing.
• Coordinate supplier price list updates and maintain pricing integrity.

Digital & Systems Support:

• Act as a gatekeeper for product data integrity across digital platforms.
• Maintain Digital Master SKU list and cross-reference tables.
• Support product lifecycle processes including product launches and discontinuations.
• Ensure timely resolution of failed validations and system-related product issues.

Continuous Improvement & Projects:

• Identify process gaps and drive automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
• Implement global/regional data governance policies locally.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects related to master data and product administration.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate closely with ANZ Product, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and IT teams.
• Ensure effective communication across time zones.
• Provide insights and reporting to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Order Management, Product Administration, or Master Data.
• Minimum 3 years of team leadership experience.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (E1 preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting global or regional teams (ANZ experience preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with continuous improvement orientation.
• Flexibility to work in shifts aligned with ANZ business hours.

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