Global Commercial Strategy Manager

Novelis Corporate HQ•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions for aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty markets. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis employs approximately 13,000 people across 32 operating facilities on four continents. The Manager, Global Commercial Strategy is a key role in developing and advancing Novelis’ global commercial strategy. This position involves integrating market and competitive intelligence, customer and portfolio analytics, demand outlooks, and strategic planning to drive profitable growth, optimize assets, and make capital-aligned commercial decisions. As part of the Global Commercial Center of Expertise, the role ensures alignment between market demand, customer strategy, supply-demand balance, and long-term capital priorities, collaborating closely with Regional Commercial, R&D, Corporate Strategy, and Sustainability teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field required.
8+ years in commercial strategy, corporate strategy, consulting, commercial excellence, or market analytics roles
Experience leading cross-functional and global / multi‑regional projects
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills; able to structure complex commercial questions
Demonstrated ability at gathering and synthesizing data from several internal data sources (quantitative and qualitative e.g., through interviews)
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Diligent, self-starter who is assertive, principled and flexible
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
Deep comfort with market data, customer analytics, and scenario planning
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Strong project management and partner influence capabilities
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience in aluminum, metals, automotive, packaging, or capital‑intensive manufacturing industries
Prior experience at management consulting firm
MBA or other advanced degree
Demonstrated proficiencies in building financial models
Distinguished academic or intellectual achievement (highly regarded academic program, GPA, test scores, etc.)
International experience (work experience or study abroad)
Experience developing and presenting material to a senior level audience

Responsibilities

Support the Global Commercial Strategy Director in developing and evolving the global long-term commercial strategy, including market positioning, competitive response, and portfolio optimization.
Monitor macroeconomic, end-market, and competitive dynamics and translate them into clear commercial and demand implications for Novelis.
Lead analysis of global and regional aluminum end-markets (Automotive, Beverage Packaging, Specialty), covering demand drivers, substitution risks, regulatory trends, and sustainability implications.
Provide fact-based, structured analysis on high-priority or ad-hoc strategic topics for senior leadership.
Translate strategic intent into region-ready commercial frameworks and tools (e.g., pricing models, customer segmentation) to enable consistent execution.
Lead end-to-end commercialization of global products and platforms, from value proposition definition through customer adoption and scale-up. Own commercial critical success factors (KSFs) for assigned products and track performance versus targets across regions.
Act as the connective link between the Global Commercial Center of Expertise and regional commercial teams across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Ensure regional inputs are incorporated into global strategy while driving alignment on global commercial priorities and frameworks.
Manage global–regional critical issues and support fact-based decision-making when priorities conflict.
Support evaluation of greenfield / brownfield investments, metal flow decisions, and debottlenecking initiatives from a commercial and demand perspective.
Develop executive-level materials (SPP decks, Board / ExCom presentations, decision papers) with clear insights and recommendations.
Support commercial governance through global-regional operating rhythms, pipeline reviews, and performance reporting, ensuring leadership visibility of progress, risks, and decision needs.
Lead or co-lead high-visibility critical initiatives related to market entry, portfolio shifts, customer concentration, or structural profitability improvement.
Play a key role in the Strategic Planning Process (SPP) by developing a) demand scenarios and sensitivities; b) core assumptions on customer portfolio, product mix, and regional balance.