Product Platform Manager

Job Summary

The Global PFAS Free Additives Product Platform Manager provides leadership in a strategic Product Platform such as market and or defined Product lines to meet regulatory standards and replace traditional PFAS-based additives. This individual is a thought leader who performs independently and has demonstrated the ability to effectively interact and influence peers globally and the next level up in organizations including Director/VP/GM level.

Essential Functions

Product Platform strategy Development and Implementation:

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

Collect ideas 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

Other

Participate in opportunities for personal and professional development.

Build or expand a strong understanding of PFAS-free additives and their applications

Education and Experience

Bachelors-Marketing or Equivalent Experience

Masters-Business Administration or Equivalent Experience

Marketing - Marketing Strategy (7 Years)

Cross Functional - Budget Management (3 Years)

Cross Functional - Leadership Experience (7 Years)

Cross Functional - Global Experience (7 Years)

Marketing - Margin/Profitability Tracking (7 Years)

Cross Functional - Change Management (5 Years)

Marketing - Marketing Materials Development (7 Years)

Cross Functional - Voice of the Customer (7 Years)

Marketing - Customer Identification (7 Years)

Marketing - New Product Marketing (7 Years)

Marketing - Sales Campaign (5 Years)

Marketing - Marketing (7 Years)

Competencies

Personal Skills - Stress Management

Personal Skills - Research

Personal Skills - Self Motivated

Software Skills - Microsoft Office

Personal Skills - Training/Mentoring Others

Software Skills - Microsoft Access

Personal Skills - Analytical Skills

Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management

Personal Skills - Influence

Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook

Software Skills - Microsoft Word

Software Skills - Microsoft Excel

Personal Skills - Ability to Multitask

Personal Skills - Work Independently

Software Skills - SAP Business Warehouse

Personal Skills - Work on a Team

Software Skills - Microsoft PowerPoint

Leader of Others - Drives Engagement

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