Product Development Analyst

Univar Solutions•Waxahachie, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be passionate about developing products and crafting new product codes for items recognized as potentially strategic or valuable to Univar’s Energy Business Model. This role involves collaborating closely with the US ADS Team, Univar Energy Industry Vertical, Mining, and Blending to assist with new product blends, sample preparation, and new product codes. Develop and facilitate the growth of new products, suppliers, and existing products/suppliers. Collaborate with the field sales and ADS Technical team, Procurement, and Materials Planning to support growth initiatives and new markets. Support and Maintain Waxahachie’s dedicated ADS laboratory.

Requirements

SAP Trained and Certified
Lab Management Experience
Hazardous Sample Shipment Certified
Chemical Handling
SAP Certification
5 years Lab experience minimum
Associates Degree or equivalent experience or BS Chemistry, Biology or Science
Microsoft Excel, Work, Power Point
RCRA Certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate new products and samples for fit into Univar’s strategic path forward.
Work with Sales and ADS Team to identify new products
Build product codes in SAP for recently developed products and blends
Ship out samples and sample kits
Work with the field and ADS Team
Generate Monthly reports featuring new product launches and development stage
Interacts and facilitates opportunity creation in our regions
Makes plans and positions the field to win opportunities
Synchronize growth with regional operating plans – Opportunity Management.
Enhance return on investment through strategic placement and growth identification
Participate in customer and sales meetings as required
Lead Univar Energy ADS Lab
Maintain Lab equipment
Maintain Lab compliant with Univar Standards
Reduce waste, generate waste profiles, dispose of waste
Create and maintain blending SOP’s
Control of documents in SharePoint