Template/External Requisition Title Global Commercial Strategy Manager

Position Overview Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. Responsibilities & Qualifications The Manager, Global Commercial Strategy plays a critical role in shaping and advancing Novelis’ global commercial strategy. The role integrates market and competitive intelligence, customer and portfolio analytics, demand outlooks, and strategic planning to support profitable growth, asset optimization, and capital‑aligned commercial decisions. As part of the Global Commercial Center of Expertise, this role ensures alignment between market demand, customer strategy, supply‑demand balance, and long‑term capital priorities, while partnering closely with Regional Commercial, R&D, Corporate Strategy, and Sustainability teams. Responsibilities Support the Global Commercial Strategy Director in developing and evolving the global long‑term commercial strategy, including market positioning, competitive response, and portfolio optimization. Monitor macroeconomic, end‑market, and competitive dynamics and translate them into clear commercial and demand implications for Novelis. Lead analysis of global and regional aluminum end‑markets (Automotive, Beverage Packaging, Specialty), covering demand drivers, substitution risks, regulatory trends, and sustainability implications. Provide fact‑based, structured analysis on high‑priority or ad‑hoc strategic topics for senior leadership. Translate strategic intent into region‑ready commercial frameworks and tools (e.g., pricing models, customer segmentation) to enable consistent execution. Lead end‑to‑end commercialization of global products and platforms, from value proposition definition through customer adoption and scale‑up. Own commercial critical success factors (KSFs) for assigned products and track performance versus targets across regions. Act as the connective link between the Global Commercial Center of Expertise and regional commercial teams across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Ensure regional inputs are incorporated into global strategy while driving alignment on global commercial priorities and frameworks. Manage global–regional critical issues and support fact‑based decision‑making when priorities conflict. Support evaluation of greenfield / brownfield investments, metal flow decisions, and debottlenecking initiatives from a commercial and demand perspective. Develop executive‑level materials (SPP decks, Board / ExCom presentations, decision papers) with clear insights and recommendations. Support commercial governance through global‑regional operating rhythms, pipeline reviews, and performance reporting, ensuring leadership visibility of progress, risks, and decision needs. Lead or co‑lead high‑visibility critical initiatives related to market entry, portfolio shifts, customer concentration, or structural profitability improvement. Play a key role in the Strategic Planning Process (SPP) by developing a) demand scenarios and sensitivities; b) core assumptions on customer portfolio, product mix, and regional balance. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field required. 8+ years in commercial strategy, corporate strategy, consulting, commercial excellence, or market analytics roles Experience leading cross‑functional and global / multi‑regional projects Strong analytical & problem‑solving skills; able to structure complex commercial questions Demonstrated ability at gathering and synthesizing data from several internal data sources (quantitative and qualitative e.g., through interviews) Proven written and verbal communication skills Diligent, self‑starter who is assertive, principled and flexible Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills Deep comfort with market data, customer analytics, and scenario planning Excellent communication and storytelling skills Strong project management and partner influence capabilities Preferred Qualifications Experience in aluminum, metals, automotive, packaging, or capital‑intensive manufacturing industries Prior experience at management consulting firm MBA or other advanced degree Demonstrated proficiencies in building financial models Distinguished academic or intellectual achievement (highly regarded academic program, GPA, test scores, etc.) International experience (work experience or study abroad) Experience developing and presenting material to a senior level audience qualifications Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship What We Offer: Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits: Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more. Diabetes Management Program Pet insurance Identity Theft Protection PerkSpot Discount Program Tuition assistance and career development programs! Location Profile Novelis’ Global Corporate and North America Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta GA employing around 700 people. Supporting its 31 operations worldwide Novelis’ corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high‑end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family‑friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Novelis