NA Product Manager for Superabsorbent Polymers

About the role

We are looking for a NA Product Manager for Superabsorbent Polymers to join our Petrochemicals team in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Manage pricing for the product portfolio focusing on margin management to meet and/or exceed business profitability targets as outlined in the annual budget.
• Ensure optimized use of our asset base while balancing working capital and an internal/external customer service/focus.
• Implement pricing initiatives based on market dynamics (raw materials, supply/demand balances, competitive situations, etc.) in conjunction with sales and marketing teams.
• Analyze the Monthly P&L and Cost Centers, including development of commentary for communication of results, and implementation of resulting actions to meet business objectives.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities with your BASF business counterparts in other regions where we have import/export relationships.
• Commit to our continuous improvement culture by completing training and implementing continuous improvement initiatives for the business.
• Support the Americas i.e. North and South America Marketing and Sales Team for development of and implementation of milestones and deliverables within the Superabsorbents strategy, including portfolio evaluations, market intelligence and tactical and longer-term projects.
• Work together with global product management and sales colleagues to provide input for the price and margin steering of shared Global Key Accounts across regions.
• Provide input to the global R&D community on needed product and operational characteristics of future Superabsorbents in North America.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, business or related degree or equivalent.
• Possess at least 3 years of experience in product management or related field to improve profitability of your portfolio related to Manufacturing environments.
• Have a master’s in Business Administration (MBA) (preferred).

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with financial analysis and forecasting.
• Knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics.

Skills

• Product management experience.
• Financial analysis and forecasting.
• Market research and analysis.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members.
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more.
• Discount programs for families of all ages and stages.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens.
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available.