Product Management Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned principals by participating in trade shows, seminars, and meetings.
• Support Principal Managers by gathering and delivering supplier data including targets, product information, and sales metrics.
• Afford Principal Managers with insights into key market opportunities through market mapping and product recommendations.
• Respond to special pricing requests from the sales team and ensure accurate system entry.
• Cook up communication between principals, sales teams, and technical contacts to guarantee prompt responses to inquiries.
• Partner with internal resources to maximize contribution margins and business performance.
• Independently manage day-to-day activities for assigned minor principals.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty chemicals, distribution, manufacturing, or another complex B2B environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in specialty chemical or ingredient distribution.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Exposure to pricing analysis, forecasting, or product management.
• Understanding of industrial manufacturing markets including coatings, adhesives, plastics, rubber, construction, or related industries.

Qualifications

• Travel up to 15%

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and business intelligence tools.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with 4 days/week in the office in Westlake, Ohio and 1 day remote.
• Minimal travel within the United States.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule with 4 days/week in the office in Westlake, Ohio and 1 day remote.
• Minimal travel within the United States.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.

About IMCD US, LLC

IMCD is creating a world of opportunity as a global leader in the formulation, sales and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Our story can be traced back to a small group of companies that came together in 1995 with a vision for the industry. Today, guided by the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, we operate in more than 60 countries across six continents and proudly employ over 5,200 professionals. Our aim is to help our suppliers simplify and grow their business operations through our extensive local networks, market intelligence and technical expertise. Our customers benefit from direct access to a large portfolio of high-quality products, avoiding the complexity of dealing with multiple points of contact. As a responsible distributor of specialty chemicals, our strategy for growth is underpinned by balancing the needs of our people, the environment, and the communities within which we operate. We are rightfully proud of our team's diversity, which draws from a range of backgrounds and nationalities, and enables us to benefit from fresh perspectives and ways of problem-solving. (www.imcdgroup.com)