Product Line Management Manager

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex> t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

 

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

 

Click here to see !
For a sneak peek into life at allnex site, don’t miss our manufacturing !

 

Position overview

Are you driven by strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the challenge of managing complex product portfolios? We are seeking a Product Line Management Manager to lead the Crosslinkers resin portfolio across the Americas region, ensuring profitability, sustainability, and commercial excellence.

In this role, you will shape product and asset strategies, optimize pricing and supply reliability, and collaborate with teams across Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and Technology. You’ll play a key role in lifecycle management, portfolio harmonization, and digital transformation—leveraging tools like AI to drive smarter, faster decisions.

If you thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment and want to make a lasting impact on the coatings and industrial applications markets, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent, promoting new ways of working and empowering teams to adopt digital and AI-enabled tools for portfolio management.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies that leverage regional market advantages and logistics efficiencies.
• Maintain a profitable and sustainable product portfolio through disciplined lifecycle management and margin monitoring.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to optimize cost structures and asset utilization.
• Provide input to Technology and S&OP processes to support product improvements, capacity planning, and supply reliability.
• Support Sales in customer negotiations and long-term contracts to defend and enhance pricing power.
• Identify and execute portfolio harmonization initiatives, including SKU rationalization and specification alignment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, environmental) across all products.

Required skills and experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in product management, business management, supply chain, or operations within the chemical industry.
• Proven track record managing mature product portfolios and driving lifecycle optimization.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to interpret P&Ls and cost drivers.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration within matrix organizations.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Experience managing regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
• Business acumen focused on profitability and long-term value creation.
• Approx. 20% (domestic and regional) travel to customer and manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field required; MBA preferred.
• Solid foundation in product lifecycle management, portfolio strategy, and commercial planning.
• Knowledge of coatings and industrial applications markets is highly desirable.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.