Vice President Colors - Erlanger, KY

Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop the Color Business growth strategy in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, to ensure holistic buy-in and right sized investment to deliver on expectationsDefine and align the strategic direction of the Color flavors portfolio in collaboration with leading CD+D (creation, design and development, product management and market segment leaders.  Leverage prudent investments and drive category leading performance through a differentiated portfolio to achieve growth in a highly competitive market.  Lead, assess and guide the Color team on capability needs to materialize the future growth opportunities.  Drive capital expansion projects and M&A necessary to buy or build critical capabilities.Drive the execution of North America short and mid-term Color strategy and enable the cross functional team to deliver on the specific targets and initiatives. Develop and align on growth and budget targets within the wider strategic plan.Manage the P&L for the designated portfolio working closely with commercial go-to-market teams, operations, and supply chain to ensure alignment of product development and execution plans to meet customer expectations. Act as general manager for a footprint of three manufacturing sites.Support Sales and Commercial teams in strategic customer relationships, elevating ADM as the partner of choice in Color solutions. Develop strong partner and customer networks to support growth pipeline. Actively develop strategic customer relationships, increasing customer intimacy and guiding the supporting Organization (e.g., CD&D, QA, Regulatory) to provide effective customer support and execute on winning opportunitiesWork with the Creative, Design and Development teams on product concepts / applications solutions based on identified market / customer needs and problems to solveSupport the definition of growth initiatives to meet overall Foods business financial targets and align the organization to ensure plans are actionableContribute as a key member of the global flavors leadership teams to drive accelerated business growth across NA and support expanding the Color business in strategic markets outside of the US.Continuously optimize portfolio to drive profitability and sustain business long-term growth.Key Qualifications
Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Food/Color Science with 15+ years of relevant experience in Colors/Ingredients.Master’s degree preferredExtensive background in commercial and/or operations, or product development, scaling new products, with knowledge of both synthetic and natural food colorings.Proven experience in customer-facing roles, showcasing products and driving commercial success.Technical & Commercial Expertise:Strong understanding of process and manufacturing considerations in the development of food and beverage color solutions.Creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for delivering high-quality, differentiated products.Ability to identify industry trends and translate them into actionable strategies.Leadership Skills:Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing colleagues as an individual contributor.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.Collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.Results-Driven:Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to maximize impact using existing resources.Big-picture thinker who understands the broader implications of decisions on the business.Clear, elite level communicator reflecting the ability to work with colleagues across multiple areas of the Flavors and Nutrition businesses.Additional Information:Employees in this position may be exposed to potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business. If you have concerns about your ability to perform this role due to such exposure, please notify the hiring manager.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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