Senior Product Portfolio Manager

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Washington, Bellevue (District of Columbia, WA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Product Portfolio Manager, where you'll manage and grow product lines, lead innovation projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This hybrid role offers exciting opportunities to make strategic decisions that drive success in the chemical distribution industry. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and risk management, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of product management. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work-life balance, and a commitment to employee well-being in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Annual Salary Reviews

Targeted Company Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in field or product management.
• Broad knowledge of chemical distribution business and functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, optimize, and grow product lines in alignment with strategic aims.
• Lead the Product Management Team to deliver business results.

Skills

Field or Product Management Experience

Analytical Skills

Financial Management Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We value passion, energy, and enthusiasm to ignite transformation in our industry.
Start your career journey with ChemPoint! Be part of our team that is transforming the chemical, ingredient, and industrial finished products industry.

Primary Purpose:

The primary responsibility of the Senior Product Portfolio Manager is to manage, optimize, and grow ChemPoint product lines in accordance with supplier investment and objectives and ChemPoint's strategic aims. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing specific procurement and sales strategy associated with the product, or group of products to achieve internal goals while aligning with the needs of supplier partners. This position will lead the Product Management Team (PMT) to align all with all ChemPoint business functions to deliver business results. This role will also contribute to internal process development and continuous improvement, by serving as the business lead on innovation projects and as the primary liaison representing the PM team in cross functional/team discussions. This individual will contribute to ongoing training of the PMT and onboarding of new hires.

What You'll Do:

• Accountable for P&L of selected products within specific geography across all customer segments
• Interfaces with suppliers to develop longer term strategic relationships
• Leads the information collection and direction setting on market fundamentals, pricing tactics, supply demand, etc. on a regular basis and gain alignment with commercial organization
• Provides leadership guidance to ensure quality products and services to maximize customer satisfaction and risk management
• Works closely with Industry Management, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance on matters of mutual concern and to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including the cost support process.
• Participates in Innovation Projects as Business Lead, provides support to Product Management team through process training. Serves as a liaison for PM team in cross functional discussions.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree from fully accredited four-year institution
• 7+ years of experience of field or product management experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Broad knowledge of chemical distribution business and functions
• Ability to determine and establish appropriate collaboration and communication points (people, teams, organizational relationships) to achieve supply chain and service advantages and targeted solutions.
• Strong analytical skills needed to develop strategic data driven decisions
• Ability to develop and grow strong relationships with key customers and suppliers
• High level of decision-making ability balancing customers needs and company objectives
• Strong organization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload
• Demonstrated financial management skills
• Effectively conveys ideas and concepts via multiple modes of communication, including excellent telephone skills
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid role in Bellevue, WA; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Houston, TX

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $129,040 - $161,300 annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay. Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off.

What You Can Expect:

• Strongwork/life flexibility.
• To be surrounded by aninclusiveteam who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with atargeted company bonusandannual salary reviews.
• Competitivepay and benefits.

We are ChemPoint.We are fanatical about every customer and supplier interaction and dedicated to reaching customers and delivering actionable insights to enable producer success. We're the leader in the marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty and fine chemicals.ChemPoint represents over 70 suppliers and 220 product lines in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

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.

ChemPoint 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.

ChemPoint 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.

ChemPoint does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with ChemPoint prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by ChemPoint's Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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