Lead product portfolio management for the Material Protection business, developing and executing strategies that enable sustainable growth and improved profitability.
Shape and manage pricing strategy and margin optimization by leveraging cross‑functional insights, market intelligence, and segmentation to guide data-driven decisions.
Partner with Operations to define long-term asset strategies, including make‑versus‑buy decisions and investment justifications to support new product introductions and business expansion.
Drive portfolio improvement initiatives such as SKU rationalization, asset optimization, inventory alignment, and risk reduction to strengthen operational effectiveness and performance.
Collaborate with Marketing to build product roadmaps informed by competitor analysis, industry trends, customer insights, and value chain economics.
Monitor product performance, identifying opportunities for value engineering, price improvement, and recovery of lost sales in partnership with Sales and Commercial Operations.
Coordinate commercialization activities and lead cross-functional alignment to ensure successful launches of new or revised products.
Remove bottlenecks and lead problem‑solving efforts to enable seamless product availability and performance across regions.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree (Master’s in Engineering or Business) preferred but not required
5–10 years of experience in product management within the chemical industry (B2B) or experience in chemical process engineering
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate insights into clear recommendations and strategic actions
Proven ability to collaborate across global, cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Experience in specialty chemical manufacturing processes and a solid understanding of end‑to‑end value chain dynamics
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and a strong grasp of financial and commercial fundamentals; pricing software experience is a plus
A growth mindset combined with resilience, curiosity, and the ability to make informed decisions that drive progress.

Product Manager

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