Product Manager

Axchem Group•Marietta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Manager is responsible for the strategy, performance, and product lines for assigned portions of the Axchem USA product portfolio. As the central point of coordination for product-related activities, the role develops and executes product line strategy, interfaces with SNF manufacturing and third-party supply partners, maintains accurate and accessible product information, and optimizes supply and cost position to support profitable growth. Reporting to the Sales Operations and Product Manager, the Product Manager supports the Field Technical and Sales organization and the broader Axchem USA team. The role works closely with SNF, global Axchem counterparts, and external partners. It requires strong indirect leadership to influence and align stakeholders across functions and geographies without direct authority. The position is onsite at Axchem’s office in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience demonstrating comparable capability will be considered.
At least three years of commercial experience in an industrial technical or specialty materials environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead through influence.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in the specialty chemicals industry, particularly supplying or selling to the pulp and paper industry; comparable experience in other process industries will be considered.
Experience identifying, evaluating, establishing, and managing third-party relationships for supply or technology collaboration.
Proven success supporting projects across global, culturally diverse, and cross-functional teams.
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft SharePoint.
Background in product management, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or distribution business.

Responsibilities

Develop and propose product line strategy to leadership and lead execution of the approved plan.
Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and raw material dynamics to inform portfolio decisions and competitive positioning.
Support pricing strategy by providing cost, margin, and competitive insight to leadership and the commercial team.
Collect, organize, maintain, and improve product information, and communicate it to internal stakeholders, primarily Sales & Business Development, Customer Service, and Logistics.
Ensure the accuracy and availability of information about sources, packaging, regulatory status, transport, storage, handling and feeding guidelines, quality specifications and properties, application guidelines, competitive positioning, and cost.
Respond to customer information requests and support resolution of product-related incidents and quality concerns.
Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective manufacturing partners and third-party suppliers.
Build and maintain collaborative supplier relationships to develop product lines, manage existing products, and resolve technical and transactional issues.
Coordinate communication when colleagues own supplier relationships, leveraging those relationships and ensuring clear, coordinated contact.
Coordinate sample availability with SNF and third-party partners in support of trials and sales opportunities.
Strengthen supply security and cost position by qualifying additional sources, negotiating improved terms, and developing supplier capabilities.
Collaborate with Business Operations on inventory planning, logistics, and product and vendor setup in business systems.
Identify, screen, source, and set up new products in response to emerging sales opportunities.
Partner with the AxTION, Innovation, R&D, Business Operations, and Marketing teams on product launches, training, regulatory matters, product literature, and other shared priorities.
Support the sales organization with product training, technical and commercial positioning, and opportunity-specific guidance.
Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as aligned with skills, experience, and organizational needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.