Product Manager Copolymers APAC

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Overview:Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. Responsibilities:Business Performance Ownership

Own margin delivery and revenue performance for assigned product lines

Manage product-level P&L levers including price, mix, and supply allocation

Track and explain forecast vs. actual performance; identify corrective actions

Partner with Finance on budget, variance analysis, and quarterly outlooks

Monitor implementation and adherence to the Business Service Standards

Forecast and Commercial Planning

Own the consensus demand forecast (volume and price) in collaboration with Sales and Demand Manager

Review and challenge assumptions to ensure realism and market alignment

Lead communication of forecast risks, upsides, and changes to leadership

Monitor forecast accuracy and implement improvement actions

Business, Market and Pricing Strategy

Ensure Polymer Solutions strategy implementation in APAC through planning and implementing local tactics

Implement sustainability strategy for Polymer Solutions in collaboration with the sustainability team

Set and manage product pricing aligned to value, cost structure, and competitive positioning

Enforce pricing discipline and approve price support requests submitted by Sales

Track market dynamics and recommend strategic price moves to protect or grow margin

Partner with Sales on deal strategy and customer negotiation support

Analyze supply and demand balances, competitor activities and market trends to inform strategies

Portfolio and Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead product strategy across lifecycle stages—growth, maturity, and rationalization

Align internal stakeholders/BMT (Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations) on priorities and actions

Drive decisions on supply allocation, customer/product segmentation, and trade-offs

New Product Development and Innovation

Identify market needs and define product concepts, including sustainability-driven solutions

Own commercial input in the stage-gate process, including business case and go-to-market strategy

Partner with R&D, Operations, and Marketing to execute successful launches

Track early-stage performance and adjust positioning to ensure adoption and profitability Qualifications:

Bachelor degree (preferably in engineering, chemicals)

Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in plastics industry, Product management (preferably producing industry), Finance (controlling), Supply Chain

Good business acumen, commercial and leadership skills.

Good understanding of the financials, especially P&L, cash flow, working capital, business/investment cases

Solid understanding of operations (manufacturing, supply chain, etc.)

Good communication and presentation skills. Structured thinker, ability to take decisions and solve problems

Languages: English (must)

Equity and InclusionWith our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.

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