Product Director Consumer Goods & Packaging

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?  

About the job

In this exciting role as Product Director Consumer Goods & Packaging you will drive profitability and growth for the Expancel® expandable microspheres product line with full P&L responsibility globally and coordinate the supply of products from other product lines that are brought to the market by the Consumer Goods & Packaging team.

You are leading and developing  a multifunctional senior team, are a member of the Business Line Leadership Team where you play a significant role in delivering customer-focused solutions and market success.To succeed in this role you are managing a hi level of complexity in a high paced environment through close collaboration with supply chain, sales, marketing, finance, and R&D.

In your future role as Product Director Consumer Goods & Packaging

you will

• Own P&L and EBITDA, define and implement product and investment strategy, set floor prices, manage allocations, and optimize cost structure based on market and competitor analysis.

• Ensure reliable supply, optimize inventory and capacity, collaborate with supply chain and commercial teams, and support projects for new capabilities and cost optimization.

• Coordinate product inflow across segments, align offerings, and act as the key interface between product lines and commercial teams.

• Monitor market trends and competition, partner with R&D on product development, and identify new customer needs.

• Lead and develop the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.

• Drive strategic and tactical initiatives, influence internally to secure business interests, and manage negotiations with strong financial acumen.

We believe you bring

• Extensive relevant experience in Commercial, Marketing from an manufacturing industry ideally also Supply Chain, or Finance within a B2B or specialty chemicals environment
• Strong financial and business acumen with a proven track record of P&L ownership and EBITDA maximization
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business; MBA or Master’s degree
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required

Great if you have   

• Excellent project management skills
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, global organization

We believe you are a trusted leader who builds strong relationships and navigates complex environments with ease. You bring strategic insight and business understanding, analyzing markets and competition to turn insights into action. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you influence across functions and geographies, driving collaboration and innovation. You are results-oriented, equipped with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation. Flexibility and tactical thinking are essential, as is the ability to make sound decisions even without complete information. Solid knowledge of contractual matters and the dynamics of business relationships rounds out your profile.

We offer you   

An exciting opportunity to take full business ownership of a key product line, giving you the chance to shape strategy, drive profitability, and influence decisions across functions and geographies. You will lead a senior team, collaborate globally, and play a pivotal role in driving innovation and market growth. You will manage a senior team consisting of Expancel Product Manager, PSRA Specialist, Technical Business Development Manager and Project Leaders.To deliver on the strategic and tactical objectives, you will closely collaborate with R&D Technology, Sales & Marketing, Integrated Supply Chain and Integrated Business Planning across Nouryons three business segments.

At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, wellness allowance, lunch allowance, and more. 

Have we got your interest?
  

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Sylvia Winkel Pettersson, Vice President Consumer Goods & Packaging. The position will be based in Gothenburg at our Nordic Business Center, Sweden or in The Netherlands. Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/   

We look forward to receiving your application!       

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.  

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.  

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Contact 

For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Sylvia Winkel Pettersson, Vice President Consumer Goods & Packaging at sylvia.winkel@nouryon.comIf you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com 

Union related contacts included here 

Akademikerklubben: Katarina Risö +46709577427 

Unionen: Helene Rosenlund, +46 708 21 18 39    

Ledarna: Sanna Backman, +46 709 57 71 03 

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