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Are you the type of individual who is constantly brainstorming, sketching, exploring, and refining Do you possess a curiosity to comprehend how things function and then strive to enhance their efficiency Are you a dedicated and resourceful problem-solver who thrives on collaborating with like-minded individuals who share your determination Are you known for your positive attitude, constructive approach, and innovative thinking If so, we believe that you would be a great fit for our team. Ashland has an exciting opportunity available for a Portfolio Asset Manager to join our Life Sciences and Intermediates business based in Hyderabad, India, with potential locations in Bridgewater, New Jersey or Wilmington, Delaware. This role holds significant visibility within the company and the Portfolio Asset Management team and will report to the Senior Director of Portfolio & Asset Management for Life Sciences & Intermediates. Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: - **Managing the Value Chain**: - Facilitate a comprehensive view of value creation from product inception to asset deployment and lifecycle management. - Align product strategy with asset utilization and capability planning. - Conduct tradeoff analysis between commercial opportunities and operational feasibility. - Monitor market trends, track portfolio performance, and identify strengths and weaknesses in products and processes. - **Scenario Planning & Forecasting**: - Collaboratively model various scenarios such as demand shifts, capacity constraints, and regulatory impacts. - Align new product introductions with asset readiness and infrastructure evolution. - Optimize product-asset fit using demand forecasts, technology roadmaps, and market signals. - **Capital Allocation & Optimization**: - Provide a unified view of capital investment requirements across LS&I products and asset portfolios. - Prioritize investments based on strategic alignment, Return on Net Assets (RONA), and capacity alignment. - Collaborate on capital investments, portfolio prioritization, and lifecycle extension. - **Lifecycle & Performance Management**: - Manage both product and asset lifecycles from launch to retirement. - Monitor Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Total Landed Costs, RONA, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and product margin performance. - **Cross Functional Collaboration**: - Play an active role in achieving organizational goals by demonstrating initiative, goal execution, and a focus on performance and safety. - Enhance organizational capacity and capabilities through fostering collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and utilizing effective communication and influence. To be considered for this role, you should meet the following qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience in Chemicals / Life Sciences operational roles. - Ability to think strategically and execute tactically. - Detail-oriented with an analytical mindset. - Strong communication and presentation skills bridging technical and nontechnical conversations. - Demonstrated ethical behavior and responsibility. - Strong ability to drive value through business understanding, complex decision-making, and innovation. Ashland LLC operates in over 100 countries, providing specialty chemicals, technologies, and insights to support customers in creating innovative products for various industries. The company focuses on delivering sustainable solutions and is dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity and honesty. Visit www.ashland.com to explore the innovative solutions offered by Ashland. At Ashland, we envision becoming a leading global specialty chemicals company where our motivated employees contribute value to everything we do. Our employees, customers, and vendors are the essence of our identity and serve as the driving force behind our success. We are committed to maintaining high standards, promoting integrity, and offering a dynamic and challenging work environment for our employees.,
