Assoc Director, Regional Category Management NA Chemical
Assoc Director, Regional Category Management NA Chemical
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Job Description
Why Ansell
At Ansell we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance peoples quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves clothing and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial medical and consumer applications.
Discover more about our company our people and our values by visiting us at Ansell.
Ansell is looking for an Associate Director Regional Category Management to join our team in Iselin NJ!
In this position you will play a vital role in leading brand and product strategy for the Chemical business aligning global portfolio with regional needs. Drives growth differentiation and execution of initiatives (pricing NPD claims promotions) in coordination with global regulatory marketing and sales teams. Provides market insight supports tenders and enables regional activation to optimize category performance.
What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer
- Competitive compensation plan including a performance based annual incentive.
- Flexible and hybrid work model.
- A culture of belonging and inclusion collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen heard and empoweredacross our global community.
- Ansell University LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
- Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.
- Health Benefits: medical dental vision short term and long term disability and wellness programs
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid time off (vacation sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Summer Fridays
- Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks
- Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability
What your role will be
- Manage Chemical portfolio (gloves sleeves RIGS and all BP apparel & accessories) in North America across key segments.
- Develop and execute product strategy based on customer market and competitive insights.
- Define regional pricing strategy and monitor product KPIs.
- Lead portfolio positioning and cost optimization.
- Align demand trends with global supply and LRP planning.
- Monitor sales pricing and competition to meet revenue and margin goals.
- Provide data for tenders and product updates.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory/legal requirements and address product issues.
- Partner with supply chain to improve forecasting cost and S&OP processes.
- Maintain product data in SAP Oracle MDM/PDH and sample systems.
- Act as regional product expert; train and onboard Sales teams.
- Lead customer insights research and product trials to shape strategy.
- Support innovation roadmap and stay ahead of competitors.
- Ensure market feedback informs product decisions.
- Align with global on innovation and product rejuvenation pipeline.
- Drive commercialization of new and optimized products.
- Lead product launches and change management.
- Identify unmet customer needs to drive growth opportunities.
- Support sustainability and social impact through product innovation.
What will you bring to Ansell
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in PPE and/or the safety industry.
- 5 years of experience in sales marketing product portfolio management and/ or business development.
- Leadership experience is essential.
- Experience in leading or coordinating crossfunctional teams and in working in a matrix organization.
- Knowledge of selling through diverse distribution channels.
- Experience of working with nonEU countries.
- Experience in a global / multinational environment.
- Project Management experience is desirable.
- PPE experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race color religion creed national origin or ancestry sex age physical or mental disability veteran or military status genetic information marital status parental status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the companys personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Ansell is an EO Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.
Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion:
Ansells vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong feel included and empowered at work. its not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all regardless of age gender background disability veteran status or experience alone! Its what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate its what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride and its what differentiates Ansell.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
