Avient

Global Platform Manager, Non-PFAS Functional Additives

Avient • $100K — $130K *
Avon Lake, OH 44012In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years in product management or related commercial role in manufacturing/specialty materials.
  • Experience developing product strategies including pricing, profitability, and market assessment.
  • Strong ability to analyze market trends and translate insights into growth strategies.
  • Proven cross-functional collaboration skills in a global matrix organization.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in margin management and performance tracking.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Product Platform strategy in collaboration with Innovation and Marketing.
  • Analyze market trends and economic environments to inform platform strategy.
  • Manage the ideation process for new projects within the Product Platform.
  • Define margin targets and oversee product profitability measures.
  • Ensure product launches align with strategic goals and market needs.
  • Provide ongoing technical support to sales teams and manage customer relationships.
  • Coordinate with R&D and Safety teams to ensure product compliance and availability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for strategic leadership and influence in a global environment.
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on innovation and continuous improvement within the product platform.
  • Engagement in market analysis and business development initiatives.
  • Access to professional development and training resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Global Platform Manager for Non-PFAS and FR provides leadership in a strategic Product Platform such as market and or defined Product lines. This individual is a thought leader who performs independently and has demonstrated the ability to effectively interact and influence peers globally and the next level up in organizations including Director/VP/GM level.

Responsibilities

  • Product Platform strategy Development and Implementation:
    • Develops, implements, reviews and adjusts the Product Platform portfolio strategy in collaboration with Innovation/R&D and Marketing)
    • Manages the ideation review for new project developments within the Product Platform
    • Analyzes economic environment and market trends and provides recommendations on the Product Platform strategy
    • Performs market and competitive analysis to enhance the Product Platform competitive advantages
    • Suggests opportunities to Business Development and support business case development
    • Engages with Sales and Marketing in each region to identify and exploit new business


  • Management of the Product Platform Portfolio:
    • Defines margin targets and pricing corridors by product line to guide the local pricing teams
    • Establishes clear measurement and management of product profitability
    • Ensures that product introductions support the specialization strategy and meet the launch requirements
    • Monitors business results. Initiates and updates Strategic Plan in conjunction with management in each region


  • Foster the ecosystem & Innovation:
    • Ensures that sales receive continuous technical support in the form of up-to-date product application technology, training, and problem solving
    • Develops & manage contacts with major customers and suppliers
    • Engages with the R&D Program Manager in Corporate Technology to ensure alignment and support on innovation within the platform
    • Works closely with Environmental Health & Safety to ensure products meet local, state, and federal/country regulations
    • Works with production to ensure product availability meets customer needs
    • Coordinates and attends various trade/organization functions to develop business contacts and gather market information


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.


  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in product management, product line management, marketing, business development, or a related commercial/technical role in a manufacturing or specialty materials environment.


  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing product platform or portfolio strategies, including pricing, profitability analysis, market assessment, and product lifecycle management.


  • Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to translate market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence into actionable growth strategies.


  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and regional leadership teams in a global matrixed organization.


  • Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, including experience with margin management, pricing strategy, business case development, and performance tracking.


  • Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and align stakeholders up to Director, VP, and GM levels.


  • Experience supporting innovation pipelines, new product introduction, and customer-facing technical or commercial initiatives is preferred.


  • Preferred qualifications include global business experience, familiarity with regulated product environments, and proficiency in Excel and other business analytics tools.


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About Avient

Avient Corporation is a leading provider of specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions. The company operates in more than 50 countries and serves a wide range of industries, including packaging, healthcare, transportation, electronics, and construction. Avient's product portfolio includes thermoplastic elastomers, color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds, and more. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Learn more about Avient
Size
8,700 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$131.6 million
5 Year Trend
+10.4%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AVNT
* Ladders Estimates

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