Business Director - Consumer & Health Care

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor ,

we are looking for you as a(n) Business Director - Consumer & Health Care .

The Business Director - Consumer & Health Care is responsible for leading and managing the Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service teams within the assigned Business Unit to achieve targeted profit and revenue goals in the North and Central America (NCA) region. This role requires close coordination with Supply Chain, Operations, the Global Business Unit, and key support functions including Credit, Procurement Logistics, RAPS, Distribution Management, and Customer Service to ensure seamless execution of business objectives and optimal customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and achieve regional business unit goals for revenue and profitability, aligned with global business unit objectives.
• Prioritize market opportunities and manage marketing and technical staff, as well as indirectly oversee sales staff through the Sales Director; determine strategies and action plans to achieve goals.
• Develop and execute regional strategies and business plans, including industry and market analysis and portfolio management.
• Manage and allocate resources, including succession planning, personnel development, and recruitment.
• Oversee demand management (including APO planning and forecast accuracy), support inventory management, and contribute to reducing supply chain complexity.
• Ensure product compliance with and support of corporate programs such as RAPS, Safety, EH&S, ISO, and Corporate Policies.
• Maintain a safe workplace in laboratories and offices.

Position Qualifications

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code : 29825

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.