Director of Commercial Strategy and Continuous Improvement (Chemicals Distribution)

TL;DR

Director of Commercial Strategy and Continuous Improvement (Ingredients + Specialties): Identifying, shaping, and accelerating mid- to long-term growth initiatives across the I+S portfolio including go-to-market evolution, market expansion, commercial capability development, and portfolio transformation with an accent on pricing optimization, customer segmentation, and supplier partnerships. Focus on developing enterprise-grade business cases, mobilizing cross-functional teams, and driving execution through structured PMO governance while leading continuous improvement in business processes and operating models.

Location: The Woodlands, TX, US, 77380

Company

hirify.global is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to safety, health, and wellbeing, with over 9,500 employees supporting sustainable solutions.

What you will do

• Identify, prioritize, and shape mid- to long-term commercial growth opportunities including pricing, customer segmentation, channel mix, and supplier expansion.
• Own a portfolio of growth and transformation initiatives end-to-end, managing scope, budget, risks, and interdependencies.
• Develop and pressure-test business cases quantifying ROI, risks, and P&L impacts for strategic initiatives.
• Partner with commercial, product, marketing, and FP&A leaders to evolve go-to-market models and commercial processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design future-state operating models and map business processes for efficiency.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment, portfolio reviews, and execution across growth, operations, and program management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred (MBA, Economics, Operations Research, Statistics, Data Science).
• 10+ years experience including 2+ years managerial, in management consulting, corporate strategy, commercial excellence, or transformation.
• Track record leading growth workstreams: pricing, go-to-market, customer segmentation, revenue optimization.
• Experience leading large-scale ($1m+) initiatives spanning growth and operational improvements.
• Experience managing external advisors including consultants, technology vendors, and analytics partners.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, analytical rigor, program and change management, stakeholder influence, communication, technology fluency; MS Office proficiency, SQL/Python preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive team environment with professional growth opportunities.
• Total Rewards package including market-aligned pay, incentives, and diverse benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Commitment to diverse workforce, inclusion, and sustainable solutions.
• Equal opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodations.