Assoc Director, Strategic Customer Lead

Ansell Limited; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible and hybrid work model

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off: 14 holidays

Job summary

Ansell is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Customer Lead to join our team in the United States, focusing on Amazon as a strategic global partner. Lead product innovation, portfolio growth, and customer-focused solutions across sourcing, supply chain, and operations to accelerate customer success.

You will own end-to-end new product development, align cross-functional teams (R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Operations), and drive growth initiatives in a dynamic, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in product/portfolio management, category management, strategic sourcing, or business development.
• Demonstrated New Product Development experience from ideation through launch.
• Experience building customer-focused solutions across supply chain, sourcing or commercial initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and business development for new and adjacent product categories aligned with Amazon’s evolving needs.
• Drive customer-focused business solutions and growth initiatives across sourcing, supply chain, and operational efficiency.
• Own the end-to-end new product development lifecycle from opportunity to launch.
• Serve as cross-functional lead, aligning R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Strategic product management

New product development

Cross‑functional leadership

Financial modeling

S&OP/IBP

Data-driven decisions

Excel and dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description - Assoc Director, Strategic Customer Lead (30012160)

Job Description

Assoc Director, Strategic Customer Lead - ( 30012160 )

Description

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell .

Ansell is looking for an Associate Director, Strategic Customer Lead to join our team!

This role is dedicated to supporting one of Ansell’s most strategic global partnerships, leading product innovation, portfolio growth, and customer-focused solutions for Amazon. The position drives new product development, identifies growth opportunities, and collaborates across functions to deliver business impact and accelerate customer success.

What benefits and opportunities do Ansell offer?

Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.

Flexible and hybrid work model.

A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered across our global community.

Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.

Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs.

401-k plan with company match.

Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days): 14 paid holidays.

Continuing Education Reimbursement.

Summer Friday’s.

Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks.

Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 US Dollars per year. Specific salary for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

What your role will be?

Lead sourcing and business development for new and adjacent product categories aligned with Amazon’s evolving needs.

Drive customer-focused business solutions and growth initiatives across sourcing, supply chain, and operational efficiency.

Own the end-to-end new product development lifecycle, from opportunity identification and business case creation through commercialization and launch.

Serve as the cross-functional lead, aligning Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams to deliver business outcomes.

What will you bring to Ansell? Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field required.

MBA preferred.

Job Experience

8+ years in product/portfolio management, category management, strategic sourcing, or business development.

Demonstrated New Product Development experience, ideation through commercial launch.

Experience cooperatively developing customer-focused solutions to business problems - beyond product, including supply-chain, sourcing, or commercial-solutioning initiatives.

Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Experience in B2B industrial markets and/or PPE/safety categories preferred.

Strategic-account or key-account experience a strong plus.

Knowledge and Skills

Strategic product and portfolio management, with sourcing and NPD leadership.

Business-development capability — identify, quantify, and activate growth and efficiency projects, coordinating internal and external resources.

Strong analytical and business-intelligence capability — dashboards, forecasting models, KPI frameworks, and performance tracking.

Financial modeling and P&L / budget acumen; ability to connect product decisions to commercial and program economics.

S&OP/IBP operating discipline and the ability to formalize governance and cadence.

Ability to translate commercial data into clear, executive-ready insight and recommendations.

Cross-functional facilitation and influence without direct authority; consensus building across R&D, Supply, Finance, and Commercial.

Customer-centric, proactive, and resilient in a fast-paced, high-energy environment managing multiple priorities.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Action-oriented, forward-thinking, and results-driven with a 'can-do' approach.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.

Strategic agility and composure in challenging, ambiguous situations.

Creative thought leadership balanced with pragmatic, analytical execution.

Excellent oral and written communication and stakeholder management.

Travel up to ~30% across Amazon sites, manufacturing plants, and channel partners.

Some out-of-hours engagement given the account's operating cadence and global expansion potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Ansell is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion: Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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