Product Management Analyst

Product Management Analyst

Product Management Analyst

 IMCD US currently has an opening for a Product Management Analyst at our Westlake, OH office.
Primarily responsible for supporting the Principal Managers with any tasks required during day-to-day operational activities involving our principal partner suppliers along with directly managing some principal (supplier) relationships directly.

COMPANY BACKGROUND   
IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today.  

Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth. 

Successful candidates will be responsible to:
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all assigned Principals (suppliers) by preparing and attending trade shows, technical seminars/symposiums or office visits
Assist the Principal Manager with fulfilling Principal (supplier) requests including gathering and providing any required information such as targets; product reports/information pipeline, sales by volume and sample information/follow up
Assist the Principal Manager focus on the Principal’s (suppliers) key market areas by assisting with market maps, product recommendations, and any other required information being provided to Customer Service Representatives and Technical Sales Representatives
Respond to requests for special customer pricing from the sales team in a prompt manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Enter special customer pricing in relevant systems (e.g. Sales Force)
Maintain open lines of communication; enlisting the assistant from Principal technical contacts to fulfill and respond to technical inquires submitted by IMCD customers
Assist and coordinate new product introductions/launches by the Principal
Work closely with Principal Manager and other resources to maximize contribution margins of assigned lines
Day to day management of assigned minor Principals (suppliers).



Skills:

Ensure the timely and accurate flow of information from Principal to the Sales Group and back
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with assigned Principal’s and Customers
Escalate and engage Principal Managers where appropriate to ensure that they are communicated with on a “need to know” basis
Maintain working a knowledge of products and applications
Coordinate the timely progression of action items directed from sales to marketing
Provide special pricing quotations to the sales team in a prompt manner, while maintaining pricing strategy, structure and profitability targets
Actively seeks continuous improvement and self-development
Prioritize and manage time effectively to meet internal & external customer expectations and deadlines
Effectively and creatively solves problems: assess the situation, have clear understanding of request to help obtain and determine root cause and assign corrective action.
Ability to adapt and shift directions when priority situations arise.

Required Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemistry, business, Marketing, or Finance degrees
One to two years’ experience in related field
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in the chemical or polymer industries
Experience in distribution
Strong mathematical acumen
Competent on computer systems

Competencies:
Business Acumen
Problem Solving/Analysis
Customer/Client Focus
Communication Proficiency
Teamwork Orientation
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job currently operates in Westlake, OH.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed. 

Travel
Travel will be required, up to 15%
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMCD Offers 
If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index