Location:  Tarrytown, NY

Ideal Candidate:  7+ to 10 years of experience
Management Experience Required – No
Minimum Education – Doctoral
Willingness to Travel – Occasionally

Specific Responsibilities Include:

- Develop differentiated new products that meet the needs of the Protective Coatings Market,especially in the areas of metal pretreatment and corrosion protection, and which drive business growth.

- Demonstrate the benefits of new product technologies in targeted applications and develop compelling data to support product promotion in the market place

- Develop world-class evaluation and characterization capabilities in collaboration with industry and academic leaders and with global customers

- Establish formulation guidelines based on a deep knowledge of the end application and the relevant fundamental chemistry

- Provide professional customer support related to the use of new products, including travel to customer sites as needed

- Develop solid understanding of relevant patent landscape and obtain effective patent coverage for proprietary technology and processes

Required Skills Required Education and Professional Qualifications:

- PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent through job-related work experience and training)

- At least 5-10 years of experience in the metal protective coatings industry in a product development role; preferably with strong practical experience in the metal pretreatment

industry

- Expert applications and formulation knowledge covering a range of protective and industrial maintenance coatings

- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a global cross-functional team environment with strong customer focus

- Demonstrated track record of high academic achievement and creative independent research

- Working knowledge of standard PC applications

- Proficient in basic statistics and Design of Experiment (DOE)

- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English

Location:  New York - Albany

Ideal Candiate:

10+ to 15 years of experience
Management Experience Required – Yes
Minimum Education – Bachelor’s Degree

Willingness to Travel – Often

Position Overview Essential Functions – Drive all Global Logistics processes and lead the organization to maximize the benefits of a single global logistics team. – - Set the strategy for all areas of Logistics, including ocean, rail, ground and warehousing. – - Develop the optimal network strategy to maximize service levels while minimizing cost. – - Managing external fourth party (4PL) and third party (3PL) Logistics suppliers – - Harmonize processes across Logistics operations in all areas of the world. – Specific Responsibilities Include: – Develop and set strategy for a Global Logistics network. – Lead a global team of individuals responsible for the analysis, improvement and implementation of all freight modes to ensure lowest cost, maximum efficiency, and to meet all customer needs. – Manage the Global Logistics budgeting process. – Manage all internal and external warehouse resources and develop and implement optimization plans. – Lead the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures to be set/utilized by each Logistics professional globally. – Manage relationships with 3PL and 4PL service providers to achieve target savings and hit performance targets. – Lead the development and implementation of appropriate metrics and business reporting processes. – Manage and complete all required Human Resources and Compliance process requirements. – Lead career development and performance development / improvement for direct reports. – Must be able/willing to travel internationally approximately 35% of time. Required Skills Required Education and Professional Qualifications: – Bachelors Degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, engineering or a related discipline Required Work Experience: – 10+ years in leading a global transportation/logistics network. – 5+ years of direct leadership experience including leading global teams. – Experience dealing with NAFTA and other free trade zone agreements. – Demonstrated experience managing import/export compliance. – Experience in managing the transportation and storage of hazardous materials / dangerous goods and cold storage / short shelf life material. – Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop talent. – Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written; Ability to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization from Senior Leadership to Shop Floor Operations. Required Technical/Business Skills and Knowledge: – Experience working in a global business utilizing the SAP ERP platform. – Experience with Warehouse Management Systems – Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)