Asset Manager - Sulfonation

Stepan Company•Northbrook, IL

24d•$123,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Stepan Company is hiring an Asset Manager- Sulfonation position for our Northbrook, IL location. This role is responsible for the Profit and Loss of assigned Product Lines and Assets in assigned regions, managing and directing company resources to maximize profit for Stepan. The Asset Manager will set list pricing and provide guidance for pricing/capacity availability for off-list pricing. This position involves analysis of long-term sales forecasts to generate a long-term network plan, and reviewing short- and long-term sales opportunities to partner with supply chain in optimizing profitability. The role also supports supply chain in prioritizing and addressing supply constraints, and is responsible for the development, approval, and execution of regional, product line/asset specific plans to support initiatives that drive top line growth. Strategic planning includes developing five-year plans consistent with the Global Corporate Plan, and Process Optimization involves prioritization and tracking of cost reduction projects. The role requires building external relationships with customers, suppliers, and competitors, securing market feedback, and integrating knowledge into effective product strategies. Additionally, the Asset Manager will help other employees and team members develop both technical and non-technical skills.

Requirements

5+ years of related business experience
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.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
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

8+ years preferred
Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Profit and Loss of assigned Product Lines and Assets in assigned regions.
Manage and direct company resources to maximize profit for Stepan.
Set list pricing and provide guidance for pricing/capacity availability for off-list pricing.
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.
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.