Global Product Manager

☞ Clariant

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Update day: 25-04-2024

Location: Muttenz Basel-Landschaft BL

Category: Production / Operation Marketing / PR

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Job ID: 36454 | Location: Muttenz, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, SwitzerlandClariant’s Care Chemical Business Unit (BU) is one of the largest providers of specialty chemicals and application solutions for consumer care and industrial markets. Combining chemical industry knowledge with high-performance ingredients and formulation expertise.We are looking for a Global Product Manager to join our high performing team in Muttenz, Switzerland.Responsibilities
  • Accountability for cross market segment product portfolio steering in order to continuously shift the BU product portfolio towards specialties.
  • Continuously analyze the performance and mid-term outlook of major product groups across segments, including designing and maintaining product groups “Directional Policy Matrices (DPMs)”.
  • Build and maintain industry cash cost curves for major product groups.
  • Support BU portfolio strategy reviews, by leveraging directional policy matrix, portfolio lifecycle and cash cost tools.
  • Provide guidance, based on Product Management tools, on which market segments to focus supply in the bi-annual forum of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Step 0.
  • Prepare Investment (CAPEX) decisions, jointly with segment marketing units and Supply Chain, for growth projects, as part of the IBP process.
  • Establish a network of intel providers/consultants: e.g. IHC, WoodMacKenzie, Oxford, LMC.
  • Establish Product Management discipline (process, tools, cadence, forums) in the BU by providing coaching, guidance and trainings to regional product manager community.
Requirements
  • Master degree in chemistry and/or Engineering, Business Management or Purchasing with strong product management, commercial and finance knowlegde.
  • Strong chemical industry expertise, incl. raw materials, market dynamics, competitors, key applications and demand / profitability drivers.
  • Overall know how on product management disciplines and its frameworks (e.g. directional policy matrix, product lifecycle analysis, cash-cost curves, product profitability, etc.).
  • Proven track record of change management, specifically product management transformation, influencing across management levels, and working with cross-functional teams.
  • Analytical acumen and very good knowledge of cause-effects in figures.
  • Excellent networking, communication and collaboration skills - within the organization, with external partners, and with own team.
  • Fluency in English.
Our Offer
  • A corporate culture based on the spirit of innovation and sustainability.
  • A highly interesting, versatile, and challenging work environment.
  • The opportunity to shape our future organization and influence the continued growth and financial success of the business.
  • The opportunity to build product management discipline in the organization (frameworks, strategic forums, trainings, etc.).
  • Work in a multicultural and multifunctional environment, interacting with marketeers, supply chain, operations and sales.
  • Attractive and performance-based remuneration and the benefits of a modern international company.
Your ContactWencke Leyens-WiedauSenior Talent Acquisition Partner EMEATel. +49 (0)69/305-80667Clariant is a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2021, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 537 and recorded sales of CHF 4.372 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. The company reports in three business areas: Care Chemicals , Catalysis and Natural Resources . Clariant’s corporate strategy is led by the overarching purpose of ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’ and reflects the importance of connecting customer focus, innovation, sustainability, and people. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe.[Not translated in selected language]
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Deadline: 09-06-2024

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