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Houston, Texas, United States
Onsite
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SUMMARY
The Polyethylene - Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Product Manager is a key member of the Polyethylene Business Unit leadership team with a focus on maximizing the profitability and long-term competitiveness of the LDPE product line.
This role owns the product portfolio strategy and business performance across a broad range of commercial and operational dimensions, including product mix, pricing, customer portfolio management, inventory optimization, product development prioritization, and long-term business planning. This position serves as the primary integrator between Sales, Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain and Business Leadership to ensure alignment and execution of short-term operating priorities and long-term strategic objectives.
Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, economic and margin analysis capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to deliver growth in profitability and sustained competitive advantage.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Business Leadership & Strategy
Product Portfolio Management
Commercial Excellence
Supply Chain & Operational Integration
Financial Performance Management
Market Intelligence & Business Development
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 20% including air travel or auto.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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