Global Business - Engine Oils

Afton Chemical Corporation

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.

Responsible for leading the integration, development and execution of the global Engine Oils strategy; ensures the business activity, priorities, resources and communication across regions and functions are aligned and operationally efficient. Actively participate on an on-going basis in problem solving major business issues that cross region and functions to achieve an optimum global business outcome. Typically moderate complexity product group in relation to two or more of the following : product line, application, manufacturing, regional engagement (sales channels), technology or regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

Develop the five year long range plan (goals, objectives, strategy, tactics) for the SBU; refines and consolidates the demand forecast, marketing plans, product and customer strategies, manufacturing and supply requirements, R&D projects, describes the industry trends and competitive environment and considers the HS&E risks.

Develop and lead the implementation of the annual operating plan : working cross-functionally and regionally, refine and consolidate the regional and functional plans, and set priorities. Ensure consistency with the LRP.

Establish the profit and loss (P&L) for the global business, monitor and report on the progress throughout the year, and recommend corrective actions as warranted.

R&D project portfolio manager; Key decision maker and leader on R&D plans & investments with close alignment with R&D director / manager.

New Product Development (NPD) process and overall stage gate manager for the SBU.

Prepare & Assess Business investment proposals (BIP) for R&D projects.

IP team leader (R&D and legal) : develop and manage intellectual property strategy.

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) teams, closely related to Sales and Operational planning; priority setting and decision making.

Business continuity plans (BCP) and security of supply plan SBU team leader : develop risk assessments, set project priorities and budgets; implementation and communication.

Assess business implications of Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) risks, including REACH, global product registration and labeling; develop and communicate plans to manage the business risks.

Drive COGs reduction projects with supporting function and regional commercial teams that benefit the SBU.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS :

• BS / BA degree in Business or science related field
• 10+ years relevant work experience ideally including sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, product management, or previous role in the Business team

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