General Manager, Asia Pacific, Global Amines

Domain nicht eingerichtet; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company in Singapore is seeking a General Manager to oversee APAC operations. This role includes managing P&L performance, driving strategic business development, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites in the region. Candidates should have a degree in Business Administration or Chemical Engineering and at least 10-15 years of relevant experience. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in both Chinese and English are essential for success in this leadership position.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic international work environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall P&L performance for APAC / ME regions.
• Serve as primary interface between business partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute strategy.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives and manage working capital.

Skills

P&L management

Business development

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Collaborative leadership

Communication in Chinese and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job ID : 40517 Location : All Singapore Singapore

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 GACs 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

• Bachelors 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

Talent Acquisition ASIA <>

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company concentrated in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose 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.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1