Global Product Management Director - Chemours
Jefferson City, MO
About the Job
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---modern advancements and more sustainable solutions depend on Chemours chemistry.
The Leader of Global Product Management will lead and mentor a team of Global Product Managers and Global Quality in the Thermal Specialized Solutions business at Chemours. This role is pivotal in driving the strategic direction, innovation, and global execution of product line strategies to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure the long-term health and profitability of the product portfolio. The Leader will be responsible for overseeing complex strategic initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
_Strategic Planning and profitability:_
+ Develop and execute a comprehensive global product line strategy, aligning Internal assets and external partner assets to achieve business goals
+ Lead efforts to drive variable cost productivity, assess competitive cost positioning, and optimize the balance of internal and external sourced raw materials.
+ Establish quality standards, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and Cost of Manufacturing (COM) targets, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
+ Collaborate with Procurement to formulate strategic raw material and product purchase/swap strategies.
+ Partner with regional product- and sales management to define service levels, lead times, and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) consistent with strategic objectives.
+ Oversee the balance of supply and demand across a 5-year strategic horizon and set global supply priorities in collaboration with the Global Supply Chain.
+ Establish global product floor pricing in alignment with the overall product line strategy.
+ Manage and optimize transfer prices with Joint Ventures (JVs) and internal Chemours entities.
_Quota management_
+ Develop an aligned global quota and allocation management strategy that ensures alignment with all local regulatory requirements
+ Manage and develop framework for execution of quota management and reporting and oversee the regional execution to be 100% compliant
_Product Portfolio Management:_
+ Spearhead global SKU optimization and rationalization initiatives.
+ Oversee the development and maintenance of global product specifications and datasheets.
+ Responsible for global quality, ensure the right managing processes are in place to ensure high quality standards of our products and the sustainability of product line and assets
+ Own Step 1 (Product Review) of the Chemours Integrated Business Management (CIBM) process and provide input on demand changes from new SKUs and SKU rationalization.
+ Participate in Step 3 (Supply Review) and Global Demand Reviews.
Required Qualifications:
+ Minimum 7+ years of business/marketing/commercial experience, including product management
+ Minimum 5+ years of experience in Operations, Contract Manufacturing, or Supply Chain management (or equivalent experience).
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Business Management, Technology, or a related field
+ Proven track record in strategic planning, execution, and leading cross-functional teams.
+ Exceptional business acumen and leadership communication skills, with the ability to connect and integrate effectively with global and regional business teams.
_In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do._
Pay Range (in local currency):
$169,344.00 - $264,600.00
Chemours Level:
30
Annual Bonus Target:
27%
Annual Stock Amount
65,000.00 USD
_The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation._ _Factors considered_ _in extending a compensation offer include (but are_ _not limited to)_ _responsibilities of the_ _job, experience,_ _knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans._
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.
PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---modern advancements and more sustainable solutions depend on Chemours chemistry.
The Leader of Global Product Management will lead and mentor a team of Global Product Managers and Global Quality in the Thermal Specialized Solutions business at Chemours. This role is pivotal in driving the strategic direction, innovation, and global execution of product line strategies to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure the long-term health and profitability of the product portfolio. The Leader will be responsible for overseeing complex strategic initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
_Strategic Planning and profitability:_
+ Develop and execute a comprehensive global product line strategy, aligning Internal assets and external partner assets to achieve business goals
+ Lead efforts to drive variable cost productivity, assess competitive cost positioning, and optimize the balance of internal and external sourced raw materials.
+ Establish quality standards, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and Cost of Manufacturing (COM) targets, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
+ Collaborate with Procurement to formulate strategic raw material and product purchase/swap strategies.
+ Partner with regional product- and sales management to define service levels, lead times, and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) consistent with strategic objectives.
+ Oversee the balance of supply and demand across a 5-year strategic horizon and set global supply priorities in collaboration with the Global Supply Chain.
+ Establish global product floor pricing in alignment with the overall product line strategy.
+ Manage and optimize transfer prices with Joint Ventures (JVs) and internal Chemours entities.
_Quota management_
+ Develop an aligned global quota and allocation management strategy that ensures alignment with all local regulatory requirements
+ Manage and develop framework for execution of quota management and reporting and oversee the regional execution to be 100% compliant
_Product Portfolio Management:_
+ Spearhead global SKU optimization and rationalization initiatives.
+ Oversee the development and maintenance of global product specifications and datasheets.
+ Responsible for global quality, ensure the right managing processes are in place to ensure high quality standards of our products and the sustainability of product line and assets
+ Own Step 1 (Product Review) of the Chemours Integrated Business Management (CIBM) process and provide input on demand changes from new SKUs and SKU rationalization.
+ Participate in Step 3 (Supply Review) and Global Demand Reviews.
Required Qualifications:
+ Minimum 7+ years of business/marketing/commercial experience, including product management
+ Minimum 5+ years of experience in Operations, Contract Manufacturing, or Supply Chain management (or equivalent experience).
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Business Management, Technology, or a related field
+ Proven track record in strategic planning, execution, and leading cross-functional teams.
+ Exceptional business acumen and leadership communication skills, with the ability to connect and integrate effectively with global and regional business teams.
_In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do._
Pay Range (in local currency):
$169,344.00 - $264,600.00
Chemours Level:
30
Annual Bonus Target:
27%
Annual Stock Amount
65,000.00 USD
_The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation._ _Factors considered_ _in extending a compensation offer include (but are_ _not limited to)_ _responsibilities of the_ _job, experience,_ _knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans._
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.
PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)
Source : Chemours