Product Manager

SUMMARY

The Polyethylene - Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)ProductManager is a key member of the PolyethyleneBusiness Unitleadership team with a focus on maximizing the profitabilityand long-term competitivenessof the LDPE product line.

This roleownstheproductportfoliostrategy and business performance across a broad range of commercial and operational dimensionsincludingproductmixpricing customer portfolio management inventory optimization product development prioritization and long-term business position serves as the primary integrator between Sales Manufacturing TechnologySupply Chain and Business Leadershipto ensure alignment and execution of short-term operating priorities and long-term strategicobjectives.

Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen economic and margin analysis capabilities strategic thinking and the ability to influence cross-functional teams todelivergrowth in profitability and sustained competitive advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include but are not limited to the following:

Business Leadership & Strategy

• Own and stewardLDPEproduct line P&L performance.
• Lead development and execution of product line business strategies aligned with the overall PE business strategy.
• Develop andmaintaina forward-looking view of market dynamics competitive positioning supply-demand balances customer trends and macroeconomic factors affecting business performance.
• Develop annual and long-range business plans including volume pricing profitability and strategic initiatives.

Product Portfolio Management

• Manage the product portfolio tooptimizemargin market position and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Lead grade slate managementproduct development prioritization and customer/product mix decisions tooptimizeprofitability.
• Partner with TechnologySalesand Marketingtoidentifyand commercialize new products and applications.

Commercial Excellence

• Establish pricing strategies and provide recommendations based on market conditions competitive positioning and value-in-use analysis.
• Collaborate with Sales on customer portfolio strategy contract structures and market development opportunities.
• Analyze profitability by customer product segment and market to drive value-based decision making.

Supply Chain & Operational Integration

• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to balance customer service inventory production efficiency and profitabilityobjectives.
• Participate in S&OPforecasting andinventory managementprocesses to balance customer service profitability and working capitalobjectives.
• Support manufacturing performance improvement initiatives and evaluate operational constraintsimpactingbusiness performance.

Financial Performance Management

• Monitor and analyze business performance against budget forecast and strategicobjectives.
• Develop business cases and support investment decisions related to capacity expansions product development process improvements acquisitions and strategic initiatives.

Market Intelligence & Business Development

• Maintaincomprehensiveunderstanding of polyethylene markets competitors customers applications and industry trends.
• Evaluate competitive threats and strategic responses.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams supporting the business.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and fact-based decision making.
• Communicate business strategy priorities and performance across organizational levels.

EDUCATIONEXPERIENCEAND QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Economics Finance Chemistry or relatedfield.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing commercial technical business/product management supply chain or related roles.
• Strong analyticalcapability and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent verbal written and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Experience in polyethylene polymers petrochemicals or related industries.
• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Strong understanding of polyethylene markets applications customers and competitive dynamics.
• Experience in S&OP strategic planning andproduct portfolio management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employeeis occasionally required tostoop kneel or employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an of the work may berequiredin the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses hearing protection etc. Mayalso result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and up to 20%including air travel or auto.