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- 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
- 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
- Partner with regions & segments in development of pricing and proforma guidance for Regional Product Lines
- Support Sales effort as subject matter expert as necessary
- 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.
- Talent management and succession planning
- Visibly lead projects
- Management and reporting
- Internal evangelism and change
- Overcome internal barriers in achieving objectives
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science
- Bachelor Business Degree - Marketing (BBA)
- Masters of Business Administration
- Previous sales and/or marketing experience in B2B required
- Innovation, New product development and commercialization experience
- 5 years industry experience
- Global management experience
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Proven leadership skills
- Successful track record
- Project and meeting management skills
- 50% or more
Global Marketing Product Director - Minneapolis, United States - The Sherwin-Williams Company
Description
Responsible for the strategic direction of $1.3B+ Global organization that operates in B2B OEM environment.
Strategy
Business Development
Products
Leadership
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