Global Commercial Strategy Manager

Novelis • Atlanta, GA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions. With a purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, Novelis collaborates with customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis operates 32 facilities across 4 continents and employs approximately 13,000 people.

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.

Benefits

• Paid parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Treatment
• Childcare Discount
• Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager