Regional Business Manager (RBM) at Celanese, Irving, TX
Regional Business Manager (RBM) at Celanese in Irving, TX. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Overview:
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.
This role will be located in Irving, Texas.
Responsibilities:
- Business Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute a compelling 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 on financial commitments.
- Build and leverage deep industry and market knowledge to inform sales, technology & innovation, procurement, and supply chain strategies.
- Portfolio & Value Management
- 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 health and progression of the regional project pipeline, ensuring robust innovation and responsiveness to market needs.
- Lead capacity expansion initiatives and develop business cases for growth investments.
- Commercial Excellence
- Set and execute pricing and growth strategies, empowering sales teams to maximize value realization.
- Scrutinize, select, and price individual sales opportunities and projects to optimize profitability.
- Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, collaborating with production, procurement, and sales to ensure optimal site, inventory, and supply strategies.
- Lead or support key supplier and customer negotiations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Operational & Financial Stewardship
- Monitor and respond to variable and fixed cost trends, proactively managing 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.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Inspire and lead cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious business goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- 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 the engineered materials or specialty chemicals sector.
- 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.
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.