Product Manager

Now Hiring! Product Manager - Acetylenic Derivatives - Florham Park, NJHybrid role (3 days in office) / Annual bonusRelocation Assistance.The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!We are seeking a professional like you to join our team as the key responsible for the strategic and operational portfolio comprising of 25+ Specialty products (Acetylenic derivatives). Reporting to the Business Director and working from our Florham Park office, you will be the key marketing and technical interface to sales, customer care, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, R&D, product stewardship and legal in North America (US, Mexico, Canada). You will be an active team player with excellent communication skills. Your drive and ambition will allow you to grow the product portfolio from currently ca. $60M sales. The portfolio is comprised of products from our North American production site at Geismar, LA, and selected imports. In this role, you will ensure optimum utilization of the production assets to achieve profitability and strategic targets.As a Product Manager - Acetylenic Derivatives, You Create Chemistry By...Strategically managing the product portfolio, including launch, repositioning, quality, packaging, management of change and withdrawal, to earn a premium on the cost of capital and developing plans for investment projects to support market growth/strategy.Being responsible for product pricing and margin management, including pricing strategy, applied pricing models, costs analysis, and financial forecasting (including budget planning).Understanding the regional market structure's economics, growth, trends, opportunities, value chain, customers, and competitive environment, which will help you in developing and implementing regional commercial strategies for the product portfolio.Representing the business unit with the organization’s Global Marketing unit to define marketing strategies and support growth of the business across all regions.Handling the distribution network, including identifying and selecting the right distribution partners, financial target setting, training and technical service as needed to help them succeed.Driving continuous improvements in cost, production, quality, supply chain, and service levels to enhance competitiveness, financial performance and operational excellence.If you have...Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or closely related fieldsIndustry experience, of which 3 years should be in Operations, Sales or Product Management.Solid understanding of supply chain principles and systemsSolid business and financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal communication skills, including: negotiation, influencing, presentation, reporting, and relationship buildingFocus on increasing efficiency and driving continuous improvementsThen...Click below to Belong@BASF!Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards.At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possibleMaternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursementEmployee DiscountsMatching Donations to your favorite causeDistinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the organization;Strong, secure yet flexible retirement benefits including 401k plans;Medical and dental health plans;Short and long term disability coverage;Paid life insurance;Paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave;Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.Privacy StatementBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social media platform or job board. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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