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Product Line Management Manager

Allnex

The Role

Overview

Lead Crosslinkers resin portfolio in Americas, driving profit, sustainability, digital tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • s&op
  • compliance
  • lifecycle
  • cost optimization
  • pricing
  • digital tools

Tasks

-Provide input to Technology and S&ampOP processes to support product improvements, capacity planning, and supply reliability. -Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, environmental) across all products. -Maintain a profitable and sustainable product portfolio through disciplined lifecycle management and margin monitoring. -Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to optimize cost structures and asset utilization. -Support Sales in customer negotiations and long-term contracts to defend and enhance pricing power. -Identify and execute portfolio harmonization initiatives, including SKU rationalization and specification alignment. -Develop and implement pricing strategies that leverage regional market advantages and logistics efficiencies. -Act as a change agent, promoting new ways of working and empowering teams to adopt digital and AI-enabled tools for portfolio management.

Requirements

  • bachelor’s
  • mba
  • 5-10 years
  • product management
  • regulatory
  • cross-functional

What You Bring

-Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to interpret P&ampLs and cost drivers. -Knowledge of coatings and industrial applications markets is highly desirable. -Solid foundation in product lifecycle management, portfolio strategy, and commercial planning. -Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration within matrix organizations. -Approx. 20% (domestic and regional) travel to customer and manufacturing sites. -Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field required MBA preferred. -Minimum 5–10 years of experience in product management, business management, supply chain, or operations within the chemical industry. -Proven track record managing mature product portfolios and driving lifecycle optimization. -Business acumen focused on profitability and long-term value creation. -Experience managing regulatory and compliance responsibilities. -Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes.

The Company

About Allnex

-Specializes in high-performance coatings. -Provides innovative solutions in coatings, adhesives, and sealants for various markets. -Has a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. -Partners with a diverse range of industries. -Solutions are used in automotive, construction, energy, industrial applications, and more. -Has continuously expanded its global footprint by acquiring leading coating brands and advancing its technology. -Recognized for cutting-edge products designed to meet the needs of the ever-evolving market. -Ensures solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each sector with a customer-focused approach. -Products play a critical role in the development of sustainable and energy-efficient coatings worldwide.

Sector Specialisms

Architectural

Industrial

Protective

Automotive

Special Purpose Coatings

Construction

Composites

Manufacturing