Global Platform Manager, Non-PFAS Functional Additives & CFA

• Product Platform strategy Development and Implementation:

  • Develops, implements, reviews and adjusts the Product Platform portfolio strategy in collaboration with Innovation/R&D and Marketing)

  • Manages the ideation review for new project developments within the Product Platform

  • Analyzes economic environment and market trends and provides recommendations on the Product Platform strategy

  • Performs market and competitive analysis to enhance the Product Platform competitive advantages

  • Suggests opportunities to Business Development and support business case development

  • Engages with Sales and Marketing in each region to identify and exploit new business

• Management of the Product Platform Portfolio:

  • Defines margin targets and pricing corridors by product line to guide the local pricing teams

  • Establishes clear measurement and management of product profitability

  • Ensures that product introductions support the specialization strategy and meet the launch requirements

  • Monitors business results. Initiates and updates Strategic Plan in conjunction with management in each region

• Foster the ecosystem & Innovation:

  • Ensures that sales receive continuous technical support in the form of up-to-date product application technology, training, and problem solving

  • Develops & manage contacts with major customers and suppliers

  • Engages with the R&D Program Manager in Corporate Technology to ensure alignment and support on innovation within the platform

  • Works closely with Environmental Health & Safety to ensure products meet local, state, and federal/country regulations

  • Works with production to ensure product availability meets customer needs

  • Coordinates and attends various trade/organization functions to develop business contacts and gather market information

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in product management, product line management, marketing, business development, or a related commercial/technical role in a manufacturing or specialty materials environment.

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing product platform or portfolio strategies, including pricing, profitability analysis, market assessment, and product lifecycle management.

• Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to translate market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence into actionable growth strategies.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and regional leadership teams in a global matrixed organization.

• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, including experience with margin management, pricing strategy, business case development, and performance tracking.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and align stakeholders up to Director, VP, and GM levels.

• Experience supporting innovation pipelines, new product introduction, and customer-facing technical or commercial initiatives is preferred.

• Preferred qualifications include global business experience, familiarity with regulated product environments, and proficiency in Excel and other business analytics tools.

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