Senior Specialist

Kemira Oyj; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemira Oyj in Helsinki is seeking a Senior Product Line Specialist to join the EMEA region Product Line Management within Packaging & Hygiene Solutions. You will develop, implement, and execute a strategic product line roadmap to maximise growth, profitability, competitiveness and long-term value creation.

Remote work is supported with travel; preferred location is Helsinki. You will report to the Director, Product Line Management and balance technical and commercial responsibilities across

Qualifications

• University Masters degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering or a related field.
• 3-7 years of work experience in similar roles.
• Knowledge in paper chemicals is an advantage.
• Fluency in Business English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a comprehensive product line strategy and roadmap.
• Managing the product portfolio lifecycle, including planning, development, and optimization.
• Driving pricing strategies, product mix management, and make/buy decisions.
• Ensuring and optimizing product line profitability and overall performance.
• Supporting long-term capacity planning and footprint optimization initiatives.
• Establishing fulfillment strategies and service level standards.
• Contributing to S&OP processes and volume allocation.
• Managing product line claims and contributing to process improvements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Business English

Financial acumen

Team collaboration

Education

Masters in chemical engineering

Job description

We are now looking for a Senior Product Line Specialist to join our EMEA region Product Line Management organization in Packaging & Hygiene Solutions business unit. Packaging & Hygiene Solutions business unit specializes in innovative solutions that enable customers to create fiber-based products suited for a circular economy and replacing plastics, while optimizing resource efficiency, product performance, and quality. The business unit serves paper, board, tissue, and molded fiber packaging manufacturers across the globe. In this role, you will take the lead in developing, implementing, and executing a strategic product line roadmap to maximise growth, profitability, competitiveness and long-term value creation. You will be accountable for portfolio strategy development, portfolio performance management, supply and operations guidance and product stewardship. Your work will include both technical and commercial responsibilities, such as portfolio strategy development, product portfolio optimization, product pricing, mix and volume management, leading growth projects, optimizing manufacturing capacity and ensuring product quality. By collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization, you’ll align efforts and contribute to achieving shared business objectives, making a tangible impact on the company’s success. Preferred location is at our headquarters in Helsinki. Remote work is supported, with some travel expected to facilitate collaboration and support regional team growth. You will report to the Director, Product Line Management.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive product line strategy and roadmap.
• Managing the product portfolio lifecycle, including planning, development, and optimization.
• Driving commercial initiatives such as pricing strategies, product mix management, and make/buy decisions.
• Ensuring and optimizing product line profitability and overall performance.
• Supporting long-term capacity planning and footprint optimization initiatives.
• Establishing and maintaining fulfillment strategies and service level standards.
• Contributing to operative optimization, including input to the S&OP process and volume allocation.
• Managing product line claims and ensuring effective resolution processes.
• Serving as a key user and contributor to the continuous improvement of product line processes.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• University Masters degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering or a related field.
• A foundation of both technical and commercial understanding build through 3-7 years of work experience in similar roles.
• Knowledge in paper chemicals is an advantage.
• Experience in strategic and analytical thinking and ability to take ownership.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to effectively drive changes with various stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Strong influencing and coordination skills to drive projects forward.
• Fluency in Business English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Financial acumen to support effective decision-making.
• A commitment to embracing and demonstrating ways of working that support Kemira Principles: Focus on Growth, Deliver Value and Collaborate to Succeed.

In this role you can expect from us:

• A key role in shaping and executing the product line strategy to drive business success.
• Excellent opportunity to be part of Kemira’s sustainability-driven transformation for profitable growth.
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, and international setting, with opportunities to engage with teams and stakeholders across different regions and cultures.
• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture.

If the position would be based in Finland, the starting base salary range for this role is between EUR 4400 to EUR 5300 per month. Salary ranges may vary depending on location and local market conditions. The actual starting salary will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, and wider business and organizational needs.

We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyse pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains.

In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues.

Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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