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BASIC FUNCTION
Key Responsibilities :
1. Short to Medium-Term Business Optimization
Lead regular cross-functional reviews (Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain) of product segmentation and product ranking to maximize financial results. Guide sales and planning teams on demand and supply alignment, ensuring efficient S&OP execution. Optimize product mix and sales allocations while managing inventory within target ranges. Lead margin velocity analysis and recommendations for implementation on optimal product mix. Drive profit optimization discussions across commercial, operational, and technical domains to enhance asset utilization and sales. Develop and enforce optimization frameworks for short-term execution, medium-term planning, and long-term strategy. Set and refine targets for demand, contracting volumes, inventory levels, and safety / turnaround stock to align with business plans. Regularly review product segmentation and ranking to guide strategic decisions. 2. Long-Term Strategic Optimization
Lead the 5-year business plan for product mix and balancing, ensuring alignment across functions. Develop 10-year product roadmaps, incorporating market demand forecasts and asset strategies. Evaluate investment opportunities by providing business case assumptions and scenarios for leadership approval. Oversee the execution of business plans and roadmaps, reporting progress and initiating corrective actions as needed. 3. Product Portfolio & Innovation
Drive product portfolio optimization through S&OP reviews, innovation evaluations, and simplification initiatives. Recommend product deletions, new product developments, and manufacturing innovations to enhance asset returns. Support risk management efforts by contributing to product continuity planning. Intimately involved in any activities requiring compounding and / or external manufacturing. 4. Pricing
Define pricing requirements to achieve business quality targets. Set monthly floor prices for product groups and regions for approval, ensuring competitive positioning. RESPONSIBILITIES
Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values
Caring : Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment Trustworthy : Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty, and Collaboration Focused : Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions Innovative : Daring to be different by finding New Ways Fun : Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success COMPETENCIES
Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product / services Safety - HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum 10 years relevant working experience in petrochemical or similar related industry in commercial, financial, and technical environment Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or economy Working experience in relevant functions for at least 3 years each preferred Minimum 3 years' experience in managerial role or leading by influence Thorough understanding of polymer markets and products in the Americas Exceptional understanding of profit drivers in business and operations Strong strategic and analytical capabilities in business planning and optimization Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead process improvements. Excellent communication skills with the ability to align and influence diverse stakeholders. Proficient in MS Office, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint skills; SAP experience preferred PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Economics / Chemistry / Engineering MBA preferred PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the incumbent to :
Follow safety requirements for the role Wear required PPE (eye protection, noise protection, etc.) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage Lift up to ten pounds Walk safely in and around industrial areas Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail Sit or stand for extended periods of time Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day
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