Tolling Manager Operations EMEA (m/f/d)

Drive Tolling Excellence Across Clariant's Care Chemical Business Unit!

The Tolling Manager Operations EMEA is responsible for managing all EMEA tolling and traded goods activities, overseeing external manufacturing partnerships, ensuring compliance standards, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize operations and performance for our Business Unit Care Chemicals.

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Ensure effective management of toller relationships across the EMEA region and build up new relationships.
• Guarantee establishment of robust production processes and agreements.
• Control compliance audit processes with external manufacturing partners.
• Decide on appropriate coordination strategies between internal departments and external partners.

Strategic Leadership

• Ensure successful implementation of regional projects for gross margin improvement.
• Control cost reduction initiatives throughout the tolling network.
• Decide on make-or-buy strategies within the established CAPEX process.
• Guarantee alignment of tolling operations with overall business objectives.

Supply Network Development

• Initiate comprehens ive tolling processes including supply chain setup.
• Ensure proper contract management with external manufacturing partners.
• Scout market opportunities for expanding contract manufacturing network.
• Control development and implementation of technical specifications.
• Guarantee effective cross-functional collaboration in supply network optimization.

Performance & Quality Management

• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives focusing on yield optimization and quality standards.
• Control cost management strategies with external manufacturing partners.
• Guarantee thorough deviation investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent adherence to technical specifications and quality agreements.
• Decide on quality improvement programs with tolling partners.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of profound operations and business experience in the chemical industry.
• Proven experience working effectively in matrix organizations.
• Strong project management experience with demonstrated results.
• International business exposure with cross-cultural communication skills and management experience with track record of leading teams.
• Fluent in English, German and Spanish beneficial.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with operational execution focus and financial acumen.
• Quality management expertise and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Our Offer

• Leadership role in a global specialty chemicals company with significant impact on operational excellence.
• Opportunity to drive strategic initiatives across the EMEA region with substantial business impact.
• International exposure working with diverse manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams.
• Professional development through complex project management in a matrix organization.
• Chance to optimize and transform external manufacturing networks in the growing Care Chemicals sector.
• Contribute to Clariant's sustainability goals through efficient external manufacturing partnerships.
• Collaborative, innovation-focused Company culture that values expertise and initiative.
• Attractive, performance-based remuneration with the benefits of a modern chemical company.

Wencke Leyens-Wiedau Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA Phone: 069/305-80667 Germany

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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