Commercial Excellence…. Regional Execution:
The incumbent will optimize the product portfolio and drive efficiency across the region. Utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, he/she will enhance capital efficiency and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver market-specific solutions and ensure production efficiency. Additionally, he/she will implement regional pricing strategies, streamline the portfolio, and optimize the raw material strategy to support the segment's growth objectives.Responsibilities Include:
General responsibilities include:
- Leverage and exploit Product Lifecycle Management tools (PLM) to optimize product portfolio and reduce complexity
- Support Commercial team to identify market opportunities strengthening our competitiveness and profitability
- Drive efficiency projects across regions in line with our global segment strategy
- Analyze upstream market dynamics to discuss market competitiveness with the commercial team
- Execute regional pricing strategy, drive portfolio simplification & process standardization
- Improve overall asset utilization and simulate future production capacity in line with Segments’ growth plans
- Consider global tariff implications & define raw material strategy with Sourcing and the business for timely execution
- Lead efforts to eliminate structural bottlenecks along entire value-chain
- Balance conflict between flexibility, simplification & value optimization
Product Portfolio Management - Execution:
- Optimize profitability by managing the product life cycle (PLM) by subsegment in the region
- Strong partner for Commercial in the region to increase competitiveness
- Outline opportunities for profit optimization in the region through simplification (cost-out), standardization (interchangeable) and specialization (quality; customization)
- Manage pricing, including regional contracts considering global pricing structure & market dynamics
The following are required for the role
- University degree required.
- Fluent English required
- Several years (5+ years) experience in the Silicone Industry
- Commercial or Operations background
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills to clearly and persuasively convey business needs
- Demonstrated strong financial acumen to analyze data and make sustainable business decisions
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments that have conflicting metrics
- Ability to scope with a fast-paced environment and complete assignments according to deadlines
- Strong analytical skills with an understanding of market dynamics and entrepreneurial mindset
- High level of organization skills and ability to organize, plan and document tasks
- Team-player who enjoys operating in an international environment with the ability to work independently with a high level of motivation
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution
About Us:Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Skills Required
- University degree
- Fluent English
- Several years (5+ years) experience in the Silicone Industry
- Commercial or Operations background
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills to clearly and persuasively convey business needs
- Demonstrated strong financial acumen to analyze data and make sustainable business decisions
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments that have conflicting metrics
- Ability to scope with a fast-paced environment and complete assignments according to deadlines
- Strong analytical skills with an understanding of market dynamics and entrepreneurial mindset
- High level of organization skills and ability to organize, plan and document tasks
- Team-player who enjoys operating in an international environment with the ability to work independently with a high level of motivation
Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.
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What We Do
As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
