EFC Gases & Advanced Materials · 1 week ago
Product Manager-Semiconductor Portfolio
Perkasie, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEFC Gases & Advanced Materials, a business unit of Element Solutions Inc, is a leading supplier of high-purity electronic and specialty gases. The Product Manager – Semiconductor Portfolio will manage semiconductor-related products, evaluate new business opportunities, and ensure alignment across various departments to support the company's growth strategy.
ChemicalManufacturingSemiconductorSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Identify semiconductor market needs and translate those requirements into actionable product attributes, ensuring alignment with EFC’s capabilities and strategic direction
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. and global semiconductor markets, including competitive benchmarking and critical material positioning
Develop mid- and long-term product roadmaps for assigned semiconductor product lines, including strategy proposals for management approval
Drive material specification improvements, capacity expansion recommendations, and product packaging/fleet optimization initiatives
Serve as the central point of coordination between Sales, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on priorities, customer commitments, asset planning, and delivery expectations
Identify friction points between departments and implement structured processes, documentation, and communication channels to reduce conflict and improve execution
Ensure Sales is aligned with operational realities and Supply Chain is informed of forward-looking demand, especially for materials with long lead times or global constraints
Own short- and long-term product forecasting, combining inputs from Sales, market intelligence, and internal planning
Manage fleet sizing, rotation, asset investment decisions, and % loading of semiconductor product lines, ensuring optimization of high-value assets
Partner with Supply Chain on supply strategies, including pricing considerations and mitigation of shortages
Actively participate in new business evaluations, quoting processes, and customer technical discussions to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with EFC capabilities
Actively participate/lead the Organizations NPD(New Product Development) process by helping support cross-functional project teams with product expertise, ensuring that new product introductions and customer projects launch on time and within budget and within the Organizations safety and regulatory obligations
Assist in developing market introduction plans, including positioning, messaging, and value propositions for new semiconductor offerings
Evaluate and support third-party opportunities and partnerships relevant to semiconductor growth
Provide key customers with product insights, material specifications, supply expectations, and competitive intelligence
Manage customer expectations regarding quality and delivery reliability, working closely with Quality to prevent and resolve product issues
Identify and attend priority industry conferences and meetings influential within the semiconductor ecosystem
Contribute to assessments of M&A targets or new technology opportunities, including cost and time-to-market considerations
Lead internal readiness activities for new semiconductor business opportunities, ensuring operational capability, quality alignment, and material availability
Attend training to expand semiconductor product knowledge and market awareness
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
10 years of experience in the Semiconductor Industry or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and resolve organizational conflicts
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Pro, Minitab; ERP/CRM experience (Microsoft NAV, HubSpot)
Business Acumen – Strong understanding of market dynamics, profitability drivers, and semiconductor industry trends
Strategic Thinking – Ability to develop forward-looking strategies and adapt to changing market conditions
Cross-Functional Communication – Skilled at bridging gaps between Sales, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain; able to drive clarity and alignment
Written Communication – Clear documentation of product strategies, specifications, and cross-functional plans
Oral Communication – Strong capability to persuade, influence, and educate stakeholders
Safety & Compliance Awareness – Understands and adheres to applicable standards and procedures
Preferred
Experience in semiconductor industry, specialty gases, or technical product management strongly preferred
Company
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, your partner in progress, supplies high-purity electronic and specialty gases, alongside other critical materials, supporting a broad spectrum of industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, lighting, window fabrication, and electric utilities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pavel Perlov
President & CEO
Robert Brierley
Chief Financial Officer
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