Assoc Director, Regional Category Management Americas Chemical

Ansell

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications. Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell. Ansell is looking for a Regional Category Leader – Chemical (Americas) to join our team in Querétaro, Mexico, Santo Andre, Brazil OR any US Hub location (NJ, GA, NV, TX). Relocation and/or sponsorship to the US will be not be provided. In this position you will play a vital role owning and leading the Americas Chemical portfolio, driving profitable growth through strategic portfolio management, pricing leadership, and strong commercial execution. This role partners closely with Global Category, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to commercialize innovation, optimize the product lifecycle, and strengthen Ansell’s competitive position across North America and Latin America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (required)
8+ years of experience in product or portfolio management
Proven strategic portfolio, pricing, and P&L management expertise
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into execution
Customer-centric mindset with strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and evolving environment
Demonstrated people leadership and cross-functional influencing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience in Chemical PPE or industrial products strongly preferred
Spanish and Portuguese a major plus!

Responsibilities

Own and execute the Americas Chemical portfolio strategy, aligned with global category direction
Drive market share, revenue, profit, and volume growth in partnership with Commercial teams
Lead regional product lifecycle management including launches, rationalization, transfers, and brand vs. OEM strategies
Define and execute regional pricing strategy based on competitive dynamics and customer willingness to pay
Partner with Global Category teams to commercialize innovation and activate regional initiatives
Lead VOC consolidation to inform portfolio optimization and new product development
Support commercial execution through sales enablement, training, tenders, promotions, and pricing actions
Facilitate regional NPD launches across marketing, pricing, forecasting, and inventory readiness
Partner with S&OP and Supply teams to manage inventory, allocations, and reduce aging or obsolete stock
Deliver portfolio reviews, competitive intelligence, and financial performance insights
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 direct reports (4 indirect)

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
Flexible and hybrid work model.
A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.
Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs
401-k plan with company match
Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Summer Friday’s
Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks
Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability