Global Business Director, Home Improvement

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Shelter Solutions is part of DuPont Water & Protection and encompasses the Corian® Design and Performance Building Solutions. It provides products that improve the look and functionality of buildings worldwide. This division includes well-known brands like Great Stuff™, Froth-Pak™, Styrofoam™, Tyvek®, and Corian®. 

A division of Shelter Solutions is the Home Improvement Business, which sells products through major North American retailers such as The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Ace Hardware and Amazon. These retailers reach a broad audience of DIY homeowners and professional contractors. 

To succeed in the retail market, Shelter Solutions focuses on:

• Understanding the needs of the end consumers and building strong partnerships.
• Collaborating across different business functions to deliver effective solutions.
• Working closely with various markets to tailor messaging about building science and product value.

Position Summary:

Shelter Solutions is recruiting for the role of Global Business Director, Home Improvement to join its leadership team and shape the future of this iconic business.

This role is responsible for developing the long-term business strategy.  It role will drive key strategic initiatives annually to deliver business results by providing strong leadership to the core business operating team.

The position has direct accountability for integrating all line functions such as marketing, sales, integrated operations, product line management, technology, supply chain, and demand to deliver on sales growth and margin objectives.

It will balance results delivery with a strong focus on team building and change management, while demonstrating hands-on leadership and adherence to core values. 

The role will focus on the Americas, but also provide direction and support to EMEA and AP counterparts relative to SPU strategy and growth. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is responsible for achieving long-term and short-term growth and profit targets for the Spray Polyurethane (SPU) value center, which relates to Home Improvement. This includes:

• Managing SPU's financial performance by identifying growth opportunities and addressing risks.
• Leading the execution plans for the next 0-24 months, including overseeing the Integrated Business Planning process.
• Implementing strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Setting priorities related to distribution, pricing, and supply objectives.
• Driving growth for Tyvek® and XPS in the Re