BASF

Objectives:

The primary mission of the Global Product Manager for Oxidation Catalysts is to drive profitability of the oxidation catalyst portfolio. This involves continuously identifying and leading portfolio improvement activities, actively managing inventory, and pricing at the interface with Supply Chain, Technology Managers, Global Production Sites, and external customers.

Main Tasks:

1. Cost & Profitability Management:

• Analyze and steer the manufacturing cost structure and product profitability; initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and measures.
• Ensure the quality of data in the pricing tool for the main group.
• Track the implementation of business rules and minimize exceptions in cooperation with Global Marketing Managers.
• Track and manage inventory targets by alpha code for the main group; implement measures for inventory reduction in cooperation with Regional Supply Chain Team Leads.
• Identify critical single sourcing situations and implement projects to reduce dependency on single sourcing.

2. Demand & Forecasting:

• Coordinate mid-term outlook (MTO) planning by alpha code for the main group.
• Validate monthly sales forecasts for the main group and align with Global Marketing Manager, Sales, and Global Demand Planner through the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Manage product flows and shortages, define prioritization rules within the main group.
• Provide prioritization recommendations for constrained assets in collaboration with the Global Asset Optimization Manager.
• Define, implement, and monitor the MTO versus MTS (Make to Stock) strategy for intermediates and final products.
• Coordinate and optimize sourcing, co-manufacturing, and product transfer.
• Act as the contact for product stewardship, including article setup, product documentation, and customer requested documents.

3. Steering responsibility for all Alpha Codes of Main Group:

• Monitor and manage inventory levels, DIV (Days Inventory Value), idle cost, and variances.
• Ensure forecast accuracy and monitor orders on hand.
• Responsible for project Scott and product carbon footprints of the oxidation portfolio.
• Masters in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
• 5-7 years of experience in a technically-oriented industry, preferably the chemical industry.
• Past experience in product management and controlling.
• Very good SAP and Excel user skills.
• High analytical skills, effective communication skills, and collaboration skills to achieve goals.
• Ability to drive sustainable solutions.

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