Product Line Manager, Malic/Fumaric
About the role
The Product Line Manager, Malic and Fumaric Acid, is responsible for the malic and fumaric acid product line, managing pricing, portfolio optimization, and long-term growth planning across various markets.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of the malic and fumaric product line strategy
- Manage product and customer mix to improve margin and asset utilization
- Maintain product line performance dashboards covering volume, revenue, margin, mix, and service metrics
- Support product lifecycle activities including existing portfolio and applications
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to translate product line strategy into actionable commercial and operational plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- 5–10+ years of experience in product management, product line management, commercial strategy, or related roles
- Direct experience with malic acid, fumaric acid, or other organic acids
- Experience in food ingredients, specialty chemicals, or industrial materials
Qualifications
- Knowledge of organic acids, market dynamics, pricing mechanisms, and manufacturing considerations
- Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and balance short-term and long-term goals
- Effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders
Skills
- Product line or business management with P&L or margin accountability
- Pricing strategy development and commercial decision-making
- Market analysis, competitive assessment, and financial modeling
Benefits
Competitive pay, multiple healthcare plan choices, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions, short- and long-term disability, life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans, paid holidays & vacation, floating days off, parental leave for new parents, employee resource groups, learning & development programs, and a fun culture that encourages career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Pay
The annual pay range for this position is $114,800.00 - $143,500.00 and is bonus eligible. Please note that individual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with responsibilities.
Schedule
Willingness to travel up to 30–40%
Skills
- Product line or business management with P&L or margin accountability
- Pricing strategy development and commercial decision-making
- Market analysis, competitive assessment, and financial modeling
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- 5–10+ years of experience in product management, product line management, commercial strategy, or related roles
- Direct experience with malic acid, fumaric acid, or other organic acids
- Experience in food ingredients, specialty chemicals, or industrial materials