Product Coordinator

Univar Solutions; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Coventry is seeking a maternity leave cover to manage and develop a product portfolio, maximizing profit and achieving targets. The role involves coordinating with Sales and Supply Chain, launching new products, and ensuring training for staff.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree, relevant commercial experience, SAP and MS Office skills, and fluency in French and English. This is a 9-month maternity cover based in Coventry.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economic/Marketing/Chemical Sciences preferred.
• Relevant commercial experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in deadlines.
• Experience in data interpretation and reporting.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a product portfolio to maximize profit and achieve targets.
• Achieve sustainable volume and profit growth for the portfolio and support the Product Manager when needed.
• Manage own portfolio, budget, and supplier performance and relations.
• Log Supplier visit reports in SRM and maintain supplier contacts.
• Review customer visit reports in SFDC and ensure sales activity and pipeline support growth.
• Launch new products, ensure training for relevant personnel, and drive pricing strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable purchase/distribution agreements and prices.
• Coordinate product portfolio with Working Capital KPIs and update selling schedules.
• Provide commercial product and market updates and support Sales with product knowledge.
• Interface with Supply Chain to determine forecasts and stock levels.
• Participate in international/local fairs, exhibitions, or seminars.
• Foster open dialogue with internal functions and ensure compliance with processes.

Skills

Multi-project management

Data interpretation

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Economics / Marketing / Chemical Sciences

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.
Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

We are looking for a 9-month maternity leave cover.

Location: Coventry

Job Summary - Purpose of the role: Role is about to manage and develop a product portfolio to maximize profit and achieve agreed targets.

• Achieving sustainable volume and profit growth of the managed product portfolio
• Where appropriate support the Product Manager
• Manage own portfolio / budget / supplier performance & relations if applicable
• Use SRM to log Supplier visit reports and maintain Supplier contacts
• Use SFDC to review Customer visit reports (CPP's) and to ensure that the sales activity and Target pipeline is sufficient to deliver planned growth. Ensure SFDC product list is accurate
• Effectively launch new products into the product range and ensure appropriate personnel receive the relevant training
• Provide leadership in negotiation with suppliers to secure appropriate purchase/ distribution agreements and prices
• Implementation of a defined pricing strategy,monitor, update selling schedules and any price movements when appropriate
• Interface with suppliers (and colleagues) to improve service levels/delivery performance
• Participate to the required and related international/local fairs, exhibition and /or seminars
• Effective coordination of Product Portfolio in line with Working Capital KPI's
• Providing commercial product and market updates
• Work closely with the Sales to provide commercial support, and ensure awareness of product specifications, sourcing and purchasing arrangements, availability and pricing
• Liaise with Supply Chain to determine forecasts and appropriate stock levels
• Cultivate an open and regular dialogue with all internal functions
• To comply with all company processes, policies and guidelines

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
• Relevant commercial experience
• 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
• Very good negotiation skills
• Fluent in French & English is required

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.
• Structures 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

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification