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Arkema Inc Product Line Manager-AP&C Job in Powell, Ohio
The Product Line Manager is responsible for developing and owning the assigned product portfolio within the Durable Goods, and Advanced Packaging & Converting (AP&C) business units. Responsible for bringing attractive product and service offerings to market and maximizing long-term product line profitability. Key Activities Manages the assigned product lines within the Durable Goods & Advanced Packaging & Converting (AP&C) business units. Works closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, Sourcing, and Manufacturing. Will have global interaction. Key contributor and valued business partner for Regional Business Unit and Market Segment Teams. Develop and own the long-term product portfolio strategy, ensuring Bostik's offering satisfies current and future market and customer needs in close collaboration with Marketing and R&D. Identify and implement margin enhancement and risk mitigation projects in collaboration with R&D, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. Manage and prioritize the complete project portfolio for assigned product lines. Build and maintain the multi-generation product plan (product lifecycle roadmap), including new product development, product line extensions/rebranding, and product rationalization, working in close partnership with R&D and Marketing. Develop and maintain the commercial offering for assigned product lines, including SKUs, packaging types, list pricing, order lead times, minimum order quantities, and order change policy. Lead or support new product launches through the Stage-Gate process, from concept to commercialization. Provide regular communication to Sales regarding relevant market forces affecting pricing, including market supply & demand, raw material costs & inflationary costs, competitive activity, and reinvestment & innovation. Develop and maintain the 5-year demand/capacity projections to build the business case for CAPEX projects. Plan and prepare customer communication for changes to product offering or service level. Interact globally with other Bostik entities to coordinate and optimize the global product portfolio. Serve on the Market Segment Team as a key partner in helping build and execute the segment strategy. Multi-generational product plan, 5-year demand/capacity projection, service level offering Leadsselected cost savings, risk mitigation, and new product development projects Maintainsaccurate and relevant product systems information Qualifications/Experience Required Bachelor's degree, in business, chemistry, engineering, or a STEM-related field. MBA preferred. 5+ years experience with a minimum of 3 years in Product Management, Marketing, Business Development, Supply Chain, Sales, Tech Service, or a related field. Experience in multiple commercial roles preferred. Proficiency in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, and MS Project. Experience with Stage-Gate and leading new product development projects Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Pricing Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Marketer (PCM), Certified Product Manager, Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF), or a related certification preferred. Well-rounded individual who is comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority. Excellent leadership, organization, planning, project management, and communication skills. Strong business acumen, problem solving, financial analysis, presentation, and customer-facing skills. Ability to travel approximately 25% Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema I