Regional Business Manager

Celanese International Corporation•Irving, TX

3d•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. The position is accountable for driving profitable growth, shaping business strategy, and delivering operational excellence across the region. The RBM leads cross-functional teams, sets and executes commercial strategies, and ensures 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.
Demonstrated 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 Polyamide business strategy aligned with the broader Engineered Materials vision.
Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including monthly and quarterly P&L accountability, and deliver on financial commitments.
Build and leverage 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 to ensure innovation and responsiveness to market needs.
Lead capacity expansion initiatives and develop business cases for growth investments.
Set and execute pricing and growth strategies, empowering 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 key 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 rigorous enforcement of business rules and commercial discipline.
Lead annual strategic planning and budgeting for the regional Polyamide business.
Inspire and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Perform other tasks as assigned by management.