Asset Manager - Polymers

Stepan Company•Northbrook, IL

3d•$123,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Stepan is hiring an Asset Manager - Polymers role at our Northbrook, IL location. This role is responsible for the Profit and Loss of assigned Assets and Product Lines in assigned regions, managing and directing company resources to maximize profit for Stepan. The Asset Manager will develop Asset Strategies to maximize profitability through operations run strategies, energy management, inventory, and network optimization. This position also involves capacity and demand analysis, growth project implementation, strategic planning, process optimization, and external focus to build relationships with customers, suppliers, and competitors. Additionally, the role includes talent development, helping other employees and team members grow both technically and non-technically.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of related business experience, 8+ years preferred
Experience working in a matrixed environment and leading cross functional activities.
Self-starter with the ability to identify and proactively resolve business issues.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and across departments.
Strong analytical, project management, problem solving skills, metrics-driven and process-oriented.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and continuous process improvement mindset.
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Profit and Loss of assigned Assets and Product Lines in assigned regions.
Manage and direct company resources to maximize profit for Stepan.
Develop Asset Strategies to maximize profitability through operations run strategies, energy management, inventory, and network optimization.
Analysis of long-term sales forecasts (> 18Months) to generate a long-term network plan.
Review of short- and long-term sales opportunities to partner with supply chain in optimizing profitability between 12-18 months as part of the S&OP processes.
Support supply chain in prioritizing and addressing supply constraints that arise under a 12-month planning horizon.
Development, approval and execution of regional, product line / asset specific plans to support initiatives that drive top line growth (base business, replacement business, new products, M&A).
Utilization of effective project management skills.
Development, approval and execution of regional, product line / asset specific five-year plans, consistent with the Global Corporate Plan, including long-term raw material, product portfolio, asset and capital strategies.
Identification of process optimization opportunities through OEE analysis, raw material yield and profit maximization, and network design.
Prioritization and tracking of process optimization and cost reduction projects.
Build mid-level relationships with customers, suppliers and competitors.
Secure market feedback from direct external engagements and third-party information.
Integrate knowledge into effective product strategies.
Helps other employees and team members develop both technical and non-technical skills and provides opportunities that challenge team members to grow.