Product Portfolio Coordinator - 9-Month FTC (Coventry)

Univar; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Coventry is recruiting for a maternity cover role to manage and develop a product portfolio, drive profit, and meet targets. You will coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to ensure pricing, stock levels, and product launches align with business goals.

The role requires strong SAP/MS Office knowledge, fluency in French & English, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is a 9-month maternity cover on site in Coventry.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sustainable volume and profit growth of the managed product portfolio.
• Where appropriate support the Product Manager.
• Manage own portfolio / budget / supplier performance & relations.
• Use SRM to log Supplier visit reports and maintain Supplier contacts.
• Use SFDC to review Customer visit reports and ensure sales activity & pipeline meet growth targets.
• Launch new products into the range and train relevant personnel.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for favorable purchase/distribution agreements and prices.
• Implement pricing strategies, monitor price movements and selling schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to improve service levels/delivery.

Skills

SAP knowledge

MS Office

French & English

Data interpretation

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Economics/Marketing/Chemical Sciences degree

Job description

Univar Solutions in Coventry is recruiting for a maternity cover role to manage and develop a product portfolio, drive profit, and meet targets. You will coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to ensure pricing, stock levels, and product launches align with business goals.

The role requires strong SAP/MS Office knowledge, fluency in French & English, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is a 9-month maternity cover on site in Coventry.