Associate Director, Global Category Management, Mechanical

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 Global Category Management Mechanical to join our team!

What benefits and opportunities do 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 empowered across 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.

• 401-k 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

• Leads and drives full product lifecycle management including continuous improvement and portfolio rationalization to enhance sales profitability and efficiency

• Develops and executes global portfolio strategy for Ringers Edge and ActivArmr

• Monitors sales performance pricing and competitive landscape; collaborates with regional teams to achieve revenue margin and market share targets

• Defines category strategy and budgeting ensuring optimal product positioning and performance

• Supports and aligns New Product Development (NPD) with portfolio strategy from concept to market introduction

• Contributes to make vs. buy decisions and strategic sourcing (insourcing vs. outsourcing)

• Initiates and oversees NPD projects providing leadership coaching and strategic direction

• Ensures end-to-end execution of NPD processes including business cases development validation commercialization and launch readiness

• Acts as global subject matter expert and supports training and knowledge transfer to Sales teams

• Partners with Global Operations to ensure accurate product specifications and operational efficiency

• Leads competitive benchmarking efforts across pricing capacity and product performance

• Ensures compliance with regulations quality standards and continuous improvement of product specifications and systems

• Participates in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for NPD and new product launches

What will you bring to Ansell

Education

• Bachelors Degree preferable with a marketing or business concentration

• MBA highly desirable but not essential

Job Experience

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Sales and/or Marketing or Business Development
• Experience in leading or coordinating cross-functional teams and in working in a matrix organization
• Experience in a global / multinational environment
• Project Management experience is desirable
• PPE or Safety industry experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong business acumen with a customer-focused and entrepreneurial mindset
• Solid financial and budget management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Fluent in written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build consensus

Desirable Job Competencies

• Results-driven professional with a strong can-do attitude

  Creative and strategic thinker with strong analytical and pragmatic approach

• Excellent interpersonal skills with high cultural awareness

• Collaborative team player effective at working across diverse and global teams

• Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels

Additional Requirements (travel etc.)

• International & domestic travel up to 30%
• Understanding and exposure to relevant B2B channels and markets
  

Join us to lead the world to a safer future apply today!

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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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