Advanced Applications, Product Management (Offset) in Charlotte, North Carolina at Sun Chemical Corporation

Advanced Applications, Product Management (Offset)

Charlotte, NC, US, 28273
Primary Location: Charlotte
Location:

Charlotte, NC, US, 28273

Remote or On-Site: Remote
Req ID #: 6768
Pay Ranges : $95,000 - $105,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Location: Remote (Midwest or Southeast US preferred) with easy access to a major airport.

Travel Requirement (Domestic & International): Up to 65% travel within the US, with occasional international travel to Canada or Mexico (valid passport required).

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: This role supports Product Management with sales growth across UV, EB, and conventional packaging ink and coating lines, while directly managing the specialized Energy Curable (EC) coating portfolio. Serving as a key technical resource and subject matter expert, the individual in this position will collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Technical Support (CTS) teams. Additionally, the ideal candidate will facilitate new business transitions, manage technical projects for the applications and R&D laboratories, and partner with the supply chain team on productivity focused purchasing initiatives.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supply technical support to be focused on growth initiatives to include pricing, margin optimization and the P&L process.

Manage our EC specialty coatings portfolio aimed at growth

Support business transitions, working with sales, CTS & Supply Chain

Work with our labs to manage growth-related technical projects

Provide Productivity project guidance for margin improvement

Other focused areas of the folding carton offset market include:

• Margin management.
• RFP (and white paper) guidance and support
• Portfolio management (consolidation)
• Work closely with sales to drive completed projects to sales revenue
• Project management advising labs on prioritization.
• Work with Marketing on segmentation analysis and develop plans to increase sales in underrepresented markets.
• Support on-going sales and CTS training

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A BA/BS degree and/or 10+ years experience in offset printing/coating operations, ink & coating formulating, sales, key account, or product management is needed.

Must have at least 7+ years experience in a similar management capacity, including working directly with product management, sales management, customer technical service, supply chain, purchasing and manufacturing.

An understanding of offset and energy curable formulations is an essential part of this position.

Must be able to articulate well using PowerPoint.

Expert in Excel for planning purposes and margin optimization for new bid opportunities

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.