Regional Business Manager

Celanese International Corporation•Irving, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Business Manager (RBM) for the Americas Polyamide business is a key leadership role with full P&L responsibility for the regional Polyamide portfolio. This position is accountable for driving profitable growth, shaping business strategy, and delivering operational excellence across the region. The RBM will lead cross-functional teams, set and execute commercial strategies, and ensure the business achieves its financial and strategic objectives. The role is located in Irving, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
Proven track record in business management, P&L ownership, and cross-functional leadership within engineered materials or specialty chemicals.
Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
Ability to drive growth, manage complexity, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaborative stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to travel as required for the role.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a regional business strategy for the Polyamide portfolio aligned with the broader Engineered Materials vision.
Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including monthly and quarterly P&L accountability, and deliver financial commitments.
Use industry and market knowledge to inform sales, technology and innovation, procurement, and supply chain strategies.
Define and manage the product portfolio, including promotable grades, SKU optimization, and obsolescence planning.
Analyze product and customer portfolios to identify and capture incremental value opportunities.
Oversee the regional project pipeline, supporting innovation and responsiveness to market needs.
Lead capacity expansion initiatives and develop business cases for growth investments.
Set and execute pricing and growth strategies, enabling sales teams to maximize value realization.
Evaluate, select, and price individual sales opportunities and projects to optimize profitability.
Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), collaborating with production, procurement, and sales on site, inventory, and supply strategies.
Lead or support supplier and customer negotiations in alignment with business objectives.
Monitor variable and fixed cost trends and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
Prevent profit leakage through enforcement of business rules and commercial discipline.
Lead annual strategic planning and budgeting for the regional Polyamide business.
Lead cross-functional teams, foster accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, and perform other tasks as assigned by management.