Value Office Senior Analyst
Role Overview
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.
Why work at Ascend?
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS.
Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.
Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
Key Skills for This Role
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive strategic initiatives such as margin improvement, growth projects and support the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals.
- Analyze and recommend emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, viability of outside business partners, internal business performance and business process improvement in the Chemicals/Nylon Chain/EP segments
- Manage, drive and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Lead cross-functional teams (ie commercial, finance, procurement, engineering, technology, supply chain) and have a cooperative style.
- Business partnering and strategic influence.
- REPORTS TO
- Strategic Development Director
- Open to candidates based near Houston, TX, Chocolate Bayou, TX, Pensacola, FL, or any Ascend site location.
LOCATION
- Open to candidates based near Houston, TX, Chocolate Bayou, TX, Pensacola, FL, or any Ascend site location.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 8+ years of experience within the Specialty Chemical, Polymer or Management Consulting field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or similar
- Proven Business Strategy Formulation.
- Strong leadership and management experience.
- Previous experience within Sales, Business Development, Marketing or Product Management in the Chemical/Polymer industry.
- Project Management (PMP) certification or demonstrated project leadership skills.
- Ability to lead a cross-functional team.
- Project Management, Stage Gate Management.
- Strategic Marketing – such as market sizing, segmentation.
- Strong communication and active listening skills; ability to communicate effectively with C-level executives.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Driven and agile.
- Ability to work effectively with International teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to lead a cross-functional team.
- Project Management, Stage Gate Management.
- Strategic Marketing – such as market sizing, segmentation.
- Strong communication and active listening skills; ability to communicate effectively with C-level executives.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Driven and agile.
- Ability to work effectively with International teams.
- At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.
About Us:
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.
Why work at Ascend?
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS.
Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.
Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
Preferred Qualifications
- At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.
About Ascend Performance Materials
Private chemical manufacturer producing high-performance nylon, fibers, plastics, and specialty materials for global industrial customers.
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