General Manager, Asia Pacific, Global Amines (SYNERGY, SG) presso None

We are looking for a General Manager to oversee our APAC operations. This key leadership role will be responsible for P&L management, strategic business development, and operational excellence across our regional manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall P&L performance for APAC/ME regions, ensuring effective cash contribution to GAC's overall EBITDA targets.
• Serve as the primary interface between Clariant and Wilmar for business opportunities beyond the core Global Amines portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (SCM, Operations, Procurement & Sales) to execute business strategy and contribute to Group targets.
• Partner with the Global Head of Operations to optimize performance of manufacturing sites in China, Indonesia, and Japan.
• Ensure high utilization rates across 5 manufacturing/tolling sites in the APAC region.
• Lead product cost optimization initiatives including direct/indirect spend savings, raw materials replacement, and logistics cost reduction.
• Oversee portfolio optimization across various production sites.
• Lead global tenders for key accounts.
• Manage working capital effectively to optimize cash flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in the chemical industry with progressive leadership roles
• Proven track record in P&L management and business development
• Experience with production optimization and capacity utilization improvement
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate global strategies into regional execution plans
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly in joint venture environments
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence without direct authority
• Resilient and adaptable to changing market conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Chinese and English in a professional setting is required

Our Offer

• Opportunity to lead a key business unit in a growing joint venture
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Dynamic international work environment

Your Contact
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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.

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