Strategy Manager
Emery Oleochemicals
Partner with senior leaders to drive strategy, execute initiatives, and provide data-driven insights.
4 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Cincinnati, OH
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Research and Innovation
Technical Development
Application Testing
Analytical Support
Sustainability & Supply Chain Management
Green Polymer Additives
Custom Lubricant and Plasticizer Development
Formulation and Application Testing
Sector Specialisms
Plastics
Automotive
Construction
Lubricants
Packaging
Coatings and Adhesives
Urethanes
Textiles
Role
What you would be doing
data analysis
strategic planning
growth initiatives
executive delivery
competitive intel
stakeholder management
- Support board presentations, business cases, and strategic communication materials
- Drive cross-functional efforts that do not sit neatly within a single department
- Lead communication campaigns, including new product launches, success stories, and margin improvement messaging
- Serve as a trusted strategic thought partner, providing candor, tact, clarity, and sound judgment
- Support development of business models, operating models, and new capabilities aligned with long-term strategy
- Utilize Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and AI-supported analysis tools to drive data-driven decisions
- Work side-by-side with senior leaders to define priorities and execute strategic programs
- Interpret and present data insights that support strategic recommendations
- Prioritize and solve critical enterprise challenges
- Manage external consulting engagements and ensure strategic value is delivered
- Champion accountability, transparency, and cross-functional execution
- Lead organic and inorganic growth initiatives across the business
- Lead strategic planning processes, including enterprise strategy, regional strategies, account planning, and annual operating plan support
- Oversee competitive intelligence and adjacent market monitoring
- Collaborate with commercial teams to analyze sales pipelines and provide insights to regional leadership
- Build executive-ready deliverables with limited guidance
- Partner with analytics, finance, and commercial teams to support performance reporting and insights
What you bring
excel
power bi
tableau
crm
mba
leadership
- Own leadership rhythms, including staff meetings, workshops, and cross-functional reviews
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguity
- Experience with CRM, ERP, or digital analytics platforms
- Requires regular on-site presence for collaboration, business planning, and leadership meetings
- 1–3 years of experience in strategy, business operations, commercial analytics, or management consulting
- Background in specialty chemicals, oleochemicals, polymer materials, or adjacent industries
- Candidates must be local or willing to commute routinely
- Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and AI-supported analytics platforms
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Ability to interpret and present data to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to influence across departments and lead teams without direct authority
- Familiarity with ISO, sustainability reporting, ESG, or operational excellence frameworks
- Knowledge of pricing, market economics, supply chain, or product lifecycle management
- Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or B2B markets preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing executive-ready deliverables
- Bachelor’s degree in Market Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1840
Company Establishment
The company traces its roots back to its founding year, marking a long-standing presence in the industry.
5 Solution Platforms
Business Divisions
The company operates through five specialized solution platforms designed to serve diverse industry needs.
180-Year Heritage
Industry Experience
With over a century and a half of experience, the company combines tradition with modern innovation.
1957 Patent
Innovative Technology
The company holds a historical patent from 1957, highlighting its commitment to pioneering solutions.
- Evolved into a leading global oleochemicals producer from a tallow-and-candle business.
- Now headquartered in Cincinnati with manufacturing in North America and Europe, it makes natural-based chemicals from oils and fats.
- Focused on high-value derivatives, it leads the Americas in oleochemicals.
- Typical projects include formulating renewable agrochemical surfactants, bio-lubricants for industrial fluids, and polymer additives for plastics.
- Products support industries from automotive and building to packaging, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
- A standout is its LOXIOL® brand, pioneering dust-free polymer additives made via innovative spray technology.
- The company blends modern R&D with technical centers in Cincinnati, Germany, and Asia Pacific.
- Sustainability Vision: "To grow and create value by acting sustainably to achieve planet habitability, people prosperity, and economic profitability."
- Philosophy: "ACT SUSTAINABLY" - actions aim to deliver sustainable methods to achieve long-term goals and advocate day-to-day responsible behaviors.
- Operate sustainably using renewable feedstock to make natural-based chemicals.
- Combine science, innovation, and operational best practices to meet customer needs and exceed expectations, guided by core values and business governance.
25% Emissions Reduction
Cincinnati Plant NOx Emissions
Achieved a 25% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, equivalent to approximately 16 tons per year, through the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems certification awarded in December 2024.
Top 15% Global Ranking
EcoVadis Silver Medal
Received an EcoVadis Silver Medal in January 2024, ranking within the top 15% of companies globally for sustainability performance.
100% Biobased Products
USDA Certified Portfolio
Developed 100% biobased products, including EMERIONâ„¢ herbicides, which are USDA Certified as sustainably sourced alternatives.
- Maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at Cincinnati since 2004+.
- RSPO Mass Balance supply chain certification (July 2023) in Cincinnati and Germany for sustainably sourced palm oil.
- Published 2022 Sustainability Report (December 2023).
- Net zero target: Not explicitly stated; no net zero date found.
- No DEI strategy or gender statistics publicly available on company website or LinkedIn.
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