Avient Corporation

Account Executive

• Profitable revenue growth.
• Achieve stated gross margin targets as a percentage of sales.
• Approach the sales process with a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness by successful utilization of customer centric selling skills and tools, such as use of scorecards, business reviews, EVE tools, high/wide/deep, 5 warning signs, prospecting & new account calls, development of a robust sales funnel, collecting ARs, avoidance of bad debts, cross selling, and effective CRM system management.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to specific selling activities. These include, but are not limited to, solutions including appropriate product grades to be offered for specific applications and markets; appropriate use of standard product grades versus a custom compounded product and; competitive pricing of products.
• Works as part of the sales team to maintain and grow sales territory.
• Work both directly and cooperatively with channel partners to close business based on customer's purchasing requirements.
• Maintains current accounts as well as develops new accounts. This includes independent assessment of a customer's needs and the presence of competitive pressures.
• May be necessary to travel to maintain and grow assigned accounts.
• Serves as the primary company contact for assigned accounts.
• May be required to serve as a primary company representative at trade shows, conferences and in other promotional settings.
• As an individual and sales team member, works toward meeting sales goals to contribute to the company's Key Thrust growth initiatives.
• As an individual and sales team member, contributes to the company's planning of both long- and short-term business objectives. This will include periodic and annual sales forecasts, as well as the setting of sales volume goals.

Inside Sales Representative

Sales

• The Sr. Sales Representative is responsible for aggressively pursuing sales of products to customers in a geography or market.
• Duties include forecasting and achieving annual objectives for sales, margins and volume growth.
• Position is focused on securing business from prospective and current accounts in an effort to meet sales objectives.
• Expectations include the ability to sell at all levels of management and build relationships that ensure Avient will continue to get the first and last look.
• This individual will interact effectively at the managerial level.
• Ability to function independently with minimal direction based on prior 3-5 years experience and is skilled at customer centric selling approaches and effectively selling the value of our products and services are also keys to success.
• Individual must have the ability to assist customers in problem solving to deliver solutions, bring energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to their daily routines.

Senior Sales Representative

Manager

• Developing profitable growth
• Forecasting annual objectives for sales, margins, and volume growth
• Selling at all levels of management
• Building relationships with customers
• Problem-solving to deliver solutions
• Performing functions independently with little to no direction
• Interacting and influencing at the managerial peer level
• Up to 75% travel based on need
• Prospecting and cold calling for new business

Manager, Account

Attorney

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates NDAs and certain other contracts (if and as directed), including preparing fresh NDAs using Avient’s forms and/or redlining NDAs proposed by counterparties (customers, vendors, etc.), identifying risks and presenting pragmatic approaches to address identified risks while also supporting business objectives, working with stakeholders to obtain necessary inputs or approvals, and finalizing contracts in a timely manner
• Monitors incoming requests and responds promptly with relevant documents (e.g., providing an appropriate NDA form for the circumstances, etc.) and/or information (e.g., confirming status or scope of an existing NDA, etc.)
• Understands and applies legal entity signature authority concepts and coordinates obtaining signatures from authorized signers, including using electronic signature platforms such as Adobe Sign, DocuSign, etc.
• Maintains relevant internal files and records according to company policies and practices
• Develops and delivers relevant training to internal stakeholders
• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders across the global organization from functions including Legal, Sales, Marketing, Technology, Sourcing, IT, Finance, etc.
• Acquires knowledge of Avient’s businesses, strategy, products, and technologies and maintains familiarity with business objectives
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of systems, processes, policies, resources, etc., in support of effective and efficient operations of Avient’s legal department
• Other duties as assigned

Senior Analyst, Legal Contracts

Analyst

• Provide overarching patent landscape assessments on platform research projects in a timely fashion.
• Capable of independently developing relevant search strings based on subject matter inputs and executing patent searches, and reporting a concise summary of relevant search results.
• Develop dashboards with regular competitive patent activity assessments for review with segment leadership teams.
• Capable of providing patentability and freedom to practice recommendations in consultation with the Corporate Legal department to business segments based on the identified prior art.
• Capable of coaching and developing junior IP analysts in the team.
• Other projects/duties as assigned.

Analyst, Intellectual Property

Accounting Manager

• The candidate should be flexible to work in different shifts, preferably in EMEA and US time zones.
• Manages SAP general ledger accounting activities. Primary responsibilities include the monthly and quarterly closing process for related company financial statements, including providing direct oversight to general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Uploading of trial balances into Avient’s SAP system.
• Works cross functionally with those in other areas, such as Manufacturing Accounting, Global Business Services, Analytical Finance, Treasury and Tax, to co-ordinate process improvements that result in more effective and efficient monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Responsible for the preparation of various accounting requirements, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis of activities and reporting. Areas of responsibility include execution of monthly COPA assessments, various judgmental accruals and reserves, preparation of account reconciliations in Blackline, as well as assistance with other miscellaneous close activities.
• Identifies areas of improvement, including potential automation opportunities to drive process efficiency.
• Preparing work instructions / SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) of the process, team mentoring and ensure compliance with process SLA (Service Level Agreement) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for assigned entities.
• Assists and provides cross functional support, guidance and escalation management of activities from our internal business partners.
• Takes ownership and drives completion of other activities and processes such as SOX, external and internal audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

GL/R2R Accounting Lead

Payroll

• Manage all payroll transactions for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions, both regular and irregular payments, for assigned geographies.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all related time and attendance transactions.
• Experience in a tariff-controlled salary scheme required.
• Administrate the Employers Pension scheme.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Adhering to company policies and controls, making sure that a strong control environment is aligned on all entities which you are responsible for.
• Support all internal and external payroll and time management audits.
• Managing the time and attendance system as connection point for local stakeholders for the countries in charge including supporting implementation and improvement projects.
• Answer questions from associates and managers regarding payroll matters, records, deductions and procedures.
• Ensure all related documentation provided to associates as required (for example, confirmation of employment, etc.)
• Identify, develop and implement process improvements as it relates to the administration of payroll and attendance management.
• Participate on projects as required (process improvements or digitalization projects).
• Recommend/initiate countermeasures.
• Keeping documentation of payroll related processes up to date.

Payroll Analyst

Compliance

• Lead the administration of the company’s duty drawback program, including data collection, claim preparation, submission, and tracking.
• Ensure all drawback claims meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements and timelines.
• Maintain detailed records to support drawback filings and audit readiness.
• Analyze import/export data to maximize recovery opportunities and improve financial outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external brokers to ensure accurate and compliant drawback processes.
• Interpret and apply international trade laws, customs regulations, and export controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC).
• Ensure accurate product classification, including HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN codes.
• Review, audit and validate import/export documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, procurement, and sales teams to ensure compliant movement of goods.

Protective Materials Trade Compliance Manager

• Developing profitable growth through target customer development
• Forecasting annual objectives for sales, margins and volume growth
• Selling at all levels of management and building relationships
• Assisting customers in problem solving to deliver solutions
• Performing independently with minimal direction
• Interacting and influencing at managerial peer level
• Up to 75% travel required