Material Science Market Support

Brenntag • Wayne, NJ

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About The Position

To assist assigned Market Managers in their portfolio of key suppliers across North America with a focus on promotion and profitable growth, keeping in mind Brenntag corporate goals as well as supplier target expectations. Assist Industry Market Manager (IMM) on assigned group of suppliers on a North American basis In coordination with IMM Analyze market trends and prepare forecast of assigned products to achieve Specialties overall target for inventory turns as well as individual target for dead and extremely slow-moving stock Coordinate activities with IMM, throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure inventory minimum and established deadlines are met Participates with sales management, product managers and business units in establishing recommended price changes base on market intel provide by IMM or supplier base increases Assist IMM with business units in the creation of product line strategic for select markets Support IMM with strategic relationships with key suppliers Provides technical support to the sales organization and/or other members of the marketing team, procurement, regulatory and operations team as required Help in pricing support in all regional operating companies’ portfolio. Support IMM collaboration with Regional Operating Companies and process improvements Other Functions/Responsibilities: Use a variety of specialist computer applications, including third party portals. Ability to interface and communicate in a professional manner with diverse groups including sales, management, employees, customers, and suppliers Self-motivated and task oriented Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business
• Previous sales or product experience in the chemical distribution or related industry
• Presentation, communication, and negotiation skills an asset
• Marketing & pricing skills

Nice To Haves

• Specialized courses covering target industries would be considered assets

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned Market Managers in their portfolio of key suppliers across North America with a focus on promotion and profitable growth.
• Analyze market trends and prepare forecast of assigned products to achieve Specialties overall target for inventory turns as well as individual target for dead and extremely slow-moving stock.
• Coordinate activities with IMM, throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure inventory minimum and established deadlines are met.
• Participates with sales management, product managers and business units in establishing recommended price changes base on market intel provide by IMM or supplier base increases.
• Assist IMM with business units in the creation of product line strategic for select markets.
• Support IMM with strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Provides technical support to the sales organization and/or other members of the marketing team, procurement, regulatory and operations team as required.
• Help in pricing support in all regional operating companies’ portfolio.
• Support IMM collaboration with Regional Operating Companies and process improvements.
• Use a variety of specialist computer applications, including third party portals.
• Ability to interface and communicate in a professional manner with diverse groups including sales, management, employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Self-motivated and task oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level