Global Marketing Product Director - Powder

Responsible for the strategic direction of $1.3B+ Global organization that operates in B2B OEM environment.

• Increase revenue and profitability through portfolio management, new product introduction/commercialization and product/platform lifecycle management.
• Convert industry knowledge, voice of customer, voice of market and segment information into innovation projects to build the pipeline for our global stage gate process.
• Drive simplification efforts to manage product portfolio, platform portfolio and raw material baskets.  Improve product costs and working capital through active global platform portfolio management. 
• Partner with regional marketing directors and technical directors to connect platform portfolio management.
• Develop & manage the global powder MGPP by aggregating segment & regional needs – connect GI MGPP to EPS strategy - - drive regional deployment and commercialization.
• Strategic powder initiatives and key technical transfer’s oversight

Strategy

• Develop and maintain the global powder strategy inclusive of portfolio, innovation, and emerging technology assessments.
• Global aggregation, harmonization & management of GI Segment MGPP and Regional MGPPs
• Lead Stage Gate process to accelerate New Product Development
• Aggregate GI Division MGPP needs & set/manage priorities with GI Division Technical EPS or Innovations lab
• Acquisitions analysis and recommendations as applicable
• Partner with Segment Market Directors & Regional Technical Directors with product ideation through full commercialization
• Aggregate regional and segment orientation of competitor product intelligence and product positioning

Business Development

• Partner with regions & segments in development of pricing and proforma guidance for Regional Product Lines
• Support Sales effort as subject matter expert as necessary

Products

• Develop the business case for new product development
• Vet key assumptions and new product business request from segment & regional partners
• Provide final prioritization of stage gate developments and transfers in each region as part of PMR process
• Support allocation and prioritization of technical resources for product development
• Assist in facilitating the launch of new powder products in all focus markets and all regions
• Support the analysis of product portfolios of all focus markets, identifying product gaps and product duplication
• Develop Global Strategies to drive new product innovation that will improve the product mix to effectively enhance margins, lower SKU counts & inventory levels and build a distinct competitive advantage in the market place.
• Responsibility for managing global platforms and setting direction/guidance for regional platforms where the market competition dictates the need.

Leadership

• Talent management and succession planning
• Visibly lead projects
• Management and reporting
• Internal evangelism and change
• Overcome internal barriers in achieving objectives

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree – Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science

Or

• Bachelor Business Degree – Marketing (BBA)

Preferred:

• Masters of Business Administration 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Previous sales and/or marketing experience in B2B required 
• Innovation, New product development and commercialization experience

Preferred:

• 5 years industry experience
• Global management experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:    

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis. 
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs. 
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone. 
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.
• Other -Global Travel

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
•  Proven leadership skills
• Successful track record
• Project and meeting management skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 50% or more 

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