Job summary - purpose of the role :
Role is about to manage and develop a product portfolioto maximize profit and achieve agreed targets.
- Ensuring relevant product portfolios are correctly set up and up to date across EMEA systems including codes, documentation, prices and samples
- Manage product master data and be the key contact with stakeholders
- Interfacing with the supplier and facilitating communication between different parts of the business (ex. Supply Chain, Operations and Customer Service teams) and the supplier regarding supply and pricing of products.
- Work with supply to ensure product segmentation, stocking strategy (in line with forecast) is correct and up to date.
- Interfacing with sales teams to ensure that they are aware of product specifications, availability and pricing.
- Manage Q pricing tools in line with pricing strategy
- Manage supplier quality complaints.
- Working with the Product Management team in order to implement pricing strategies and feedback market information from sales.
- Work with Product Management on product launches and ensure sales have access to SFDC codes, pricing, documentation and relevant technical information.
- Support Product management with relevant commercial and promotional push activities
- Manage local product ranges
The duties described in this job description cover the main duties of the role but they are not exhaustive and will vary by country.You may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications & skills :
- University degree in Economic / Marketing / Chemical Sciences is a preference
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
- Experience in data interpretation, developing reports and report generation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty
- Passionate in attacking goals and readily accepts additional challenges
- Strong knowledge of SAP is a preference. MSOffice experience is required.
- Very good communication skills, including presentation
Key competencies and behaviors:
- Result oriented : Identifies goals, carries out activities and works focused to achieve the desired results. Sets challenging targets for her/his own work. Maintains focus on the target even when difficulties arise on the way.
- Structured : Plans, organizes and prioritizes her/his work effectively. Builds structures that others can work from. Sets up reasonable deadlines and keeps them.
- Teamwork oriented : Works well with other people, acts sensitively and attentively to the views of others, skills and accomplishments of others. Identifies and develops relationships in the group.
- Initiative : Takes the initiative and comes up with new proposals for ways of working. Starts activities toward a desired result. Arguments and explains why the activities is to be carried out.
Why Univar Solutions:
Today's customers and suppliers need more from their chemical and ingredients distributor. To innovate and grow, they need an ally—a collaborative expert who can help shave time and effort from their processes, formulate breakthrough products, optimize their logistics, and improve safety and sustainability.