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Product Specialist (1825)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Group Company :

  • Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, "a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth". To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Role of the Product Line Specialist is to enable profitable growth of the ES&S products in the Americas region in cooperation with product management, commercial and operational teams. The position holder supports the portfolio management including product positioning and development especially in those areas where business dynamics require a specific focus. Based on a product line strategy and direction from the product line managers, the product line specialist focuses on activities to deliver impact, progress, and results. The position is responsible for analytical reports, evaluation, and recommendations to Product Line Managers.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Strategy : Support in the development and implementation of the product line strategy : sales development & growth plans, P&L / CM2, important capex & technology projects, current and future technology developments, raw material strategy, M&A plans.
  • Profitability : improve product line results (COI / CM2) and conversion cost.
  • Portfolio, Growth, Innovation : Manage the life cycle of products and management of pipeline projects and lead and drive the launch of new products (translation from R&D to marketing / sales and manufacturing in the regions)
  • Innovation :
  • Review monthly import report for trends relative to ES&S
  • Profitability : support global capacity utilization and capacity extension plans across regions.
  • Working Capital : Drive programs that enhance service and help to meet working capital goals.
  • Realized impact - result and progress of critical / key initiatives / PL priorities, new product launches, CM2 margin improvements)
  • COI improvement targets, action and results per Product Lines (in collaboration with regions)
  • Improved efficiencies and conversion cost
  • Demand planning accuracy.
  • Knowledge / Skills / Experience

  • Minimum 5 years' experience working in cross-functional teams; having the maximum combination of various roles which can include sales, application develop, technology / R&D, supply chain operations, S&OP and finance.
  • Bachelor's degree in relative field.
  • Confident and highly effective influencer with a hands-on, pragmatic way of working
  • Strong ability to balance multiple important projects simultaneously and lead them to successful outcomes in a timely manner.
  • Strategic thinker with experience in defining, implementing and managing product portfolio and management strategies in a global company.
  • Good understanding of engineering plastics and the key markets where they are used.
  • Strong change management experience and skilled at supporting and guiding teams through change transformation
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization while being able to influence teams and individuals not reporting to the BLM
  • Proven background in sales (ideally global or across multiple countries) is desirable but not required
  • Travel required (Customers and ES&S locations)
  • Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

  • The salary range for this position is $69,595 - $86,995. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Benefits begin on DAY 1!
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

    EEO Statement

    Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

    Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and / or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and / or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

    Salary : $69,595 - $86,995

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