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job summary:
the product specialist is primarily responsible for the regional implementation and execution of the strategies developed by the imms. The pm is in charge of the regional development, management, organization, and control of short and long-term marketing and product management activities. Further, they are responsible for managing suppliers, sourcing products and providing guidance regarding pricing and margin management to the local sales management and sales force.
your role
primary responsibilities and tasks:
* assist the industry market manager (imm) team to implement on a regional basis strategy.
* represent the team at a regional level, maintaining relationships with our north america team locally.
* participate in selected vendor reviews and provide regional input.
* manage assigned vendors in the regions, including sourcing, costing, execution, and spot pricing.
* coordinate activities with imm and supply chain to meet inventory and deadline requirements.
* lead the code creation process, gather relevant information, initiate, and follow up.
* work with sales management, imms, and business development managers to establish recommended price changes based on market intelligence.
* manage regional contracts, ensuring vendor commitments and sales pushes are aligned.
* assist imm and supply chain in maintaining reasonable working capital levels, actively participating in inventory calls.
qualifications
* bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, business administration, or related field.
* at least 5 years of experience as a product manager in the food or chemical sector.
* advanced level of english proficiency.
brenntag is committed to equal employment opportunities, valuing diversity and inclusion across all backgrounds and identities. We encourage applications from women, men, and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
additional details
* seniority level: mid-senior level
* employment type: full-time
* job function: sales and business development
* industry: chemical manufacturing
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