What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Leader position at Eastman?
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit .
Role Profile
The Product Leader (PL) is responsible for leading the product and pricing teams. Their responsibilities include defining the Product Plan(s) and managing the portfolio of products that are required by the Market and Market Segment Plans (includes quality, regulatory, and supply chain cost activities). Leading global pricing team for CASE, which is responsible for pricing execution of all CASE products. Additionally, the Product Leader is a key member of the Auto & Deco SBULT leadership team and is expected to jointly lead key decisions for the segments with other SBULT leaders.
Responsibilities
- Develops the Product Plan(s) aligned to support the Market and Market Segment Plans.
- Partners with Commercial leadership and sales team to drive insight-based actions, and knowledge transfer driving optimal customer engagement and choices.
- Manages the product portfolio as assigned, both strategic and operational oversight; including : MGPP alongside Technology, product lifecycle, formula rationalization, and product obsolescence
- Orchestrates offer execution including pricing excellence and contract execution (e.g., setting of prices within bands, setting price and margin targets based on customer segmentation, price protections, competitive price analyses, terms and conditions, etc.). As required, leads development on new offer elements.
Additional Responsibilities
Qualifications
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
