Product Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Occidental Petroleum • Dallas, TX

23d

About The Position

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an EDC/VCM/IELLC Product Manager at our corporate headquarters located in Dallas, Texas .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) with preferred 5 years of manufacturing, technical, business management or sales experience.
• Possess strong writing and verbal skills to support internal and external communications.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP applications to manage day-to-day business evaluation and analysis.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to formulate and execute negotiation strategies for successful conclusion of commercial contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Vinyl’s business chain and process knowledge with understanding of applications in various plastics industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Function as the key representative with functional groups that support the EDC/VCM/IELLC businesses (i.e. demand chain planning, manufacturing, technical service, sales (domestic and international), customer service, sales administration, finance and legal).
• Develop a strong working knowledge and understanding of the Vinyl’s business and manufacturing operations in areas that have a direct impact to the business (i.e. production costs, transportation, and market pricing strategies).
• Manage daily/monthly EDC/VCM and Ingleside Ethylene LLC (IELLC) co-products production and sales balances to align with contractual commitments and operational goals.
• Evaluate short and long-term EDC/VCM strategies to maximize plant operating capacity in conjunction with supply/demand cycles.
• Perform as the lead business contact for domestic/international customers regarding contract negotiations, volume forecasts, order timing, and billing issues.
• Evaluate and recommend business improvements that would assist management in meeting/exceeding sales, profitability, and operational goals.
• Prepare for increased responsibility in business management by active involvement in all areas of the EDC/VCM/PVC business chain.
• Track and analyze monthly sales and netback performance, assist in developing the business outlook for future performance, and report changing market conditions to business management.
• Work with demand chain planning to evaluate order and shipping patterns, freight costs, inventory levels, and equipment concerns to maximize performance and profitability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees