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.
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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 Benefits Link: U.
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Employee Benefits Summary (grace.
com) 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