Director, Product Management, MT

Job Description

The Director, Product Management is accountable for the global management of the Silica Gel product offering and its overall financial performance, including EBITDA & Operating Cash-flow. This position reports to the VP Business Management, Materials Technologies and manages a team of five (5) employees. 

Responsibilities

• Managing a global team, drives the implementation of the market strategy and leads / develops the asset strategy to align and maximize the business profitability both short and long term (P&L EBITDA & Operating Cash-flow) for global Silica Gel and Intermediate products and assets
• Leads the cross-functional AMT (Asset Management Team) / PMT (Product Management Team) to align all functions (sales, marketing, supply chain, procurement, operations, etc.). to deliver business profitability (EBITDA & Operating Cash-flow) 
• Responsible for the optimization and management of product mix for asset efficiency and maximum value / margin extraction, including optimization of production assets for max utilization 
• Price Governance / volume prioritization to optimize asset utilization and margins delivering financial goals 
• Manages tail analysis, challenging sales & marketing on low end business 
• Leads the information collection and direction setting on market fundamentals, pricing tactics, supply demand, etc. on a regular basis to set direction and gain alignment with the commercial organization 
• Understands raw materials, cost drivers, make vs buy, maximize Return on Invested Capital  
• In cooperation with marketing, identifies portfolio product gaps and establishes roadmap for new product development/implementation 
• SKU rationalization to reduce complexity and improve profitability 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business / commerce / Marketing or related degree 
• 15+ years combined experience in marketing, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial business operations or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Demonstrated history of delivering measurable results 
• Change Agent, experience implementing business change 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence
• Analytical; questions the status-quo 
• Computer comfortable including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database software, SAP 
• Fluent in English, Solid Oral / Verbal presentation skills 
• Excellent business sense and financial planning, marketing skills, strategy development and knowledge of project implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry or material science or business MBA is preferred 
• Experience in the chemicals industry and/or related technology 
• Deep understanding of product management process and lifecycle 
• Ability to manage ambiguous space and external and internal challenges 

Benefits

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• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability 
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace 
• Retirement Plans  
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Company Donation Match Program