Senior Specialist - Product - Chlorine and Derivatives

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SUMMARY

Manages the day-to-day activities and P&L responsibility of the assigned product lines. Develops the overall strategy for multiple products, brands, or significant business segments. Role typically handles higher volume and/or higher level of complexity for assigned products/brands. Works closely with sales, product development, marketing, and production in the development of new/existing products and markets. Tracks and analyzes demand data, customer satisfaction and many other aspects of the business including external market information related to product line.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops business and marketing plans for Feedstock and Solvents, a $190mm business, including pricing strategies, sales plans and implementation plans. Also manages a set budget for Feedstock and Solvents.
• Monitors and assesses global multilateral environmental agreements and government regulations that may influence business decisions.
• Acts as an account manager for international sales and business development for Chlorinated Derivative export products.
• Participates in and evaluates market research and analysis, promotions, and public relations associated with Feedstock and Solvents and other assigned product lines. This includes networking with customers and monitoring competitor strategies.
• Works closely with sales, engineering, and production on design, distribution, and product specifications/changes as needed. Also handles tactical issues associated with service, sales, quality and/or supply chain as required.
• Assists in monthly estimate preparation, real-time tracking, and post-mortem deviation analysis as needed.
• Tracks and analyzes product order patterns, customer demand, and works with product planners to ensure customer requirements are being met at the lowest cost to serve.
• Conducts product training and represents product(s) at industry trade shows or customer events as needed.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in technical or business related field. Advanced business degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years commercial experience in sales, marketing, or product management, preferably within the chemical industry.
• Position requires skills in the fundamentals of marketing, sales, and financial analysis.
• Incumbent must have strong analytical/modeling skills with some experience in the chemical, petroleum, or manufacturing business.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and be able to develop accurate, detailed analyses under time pressure.
• Must have effective verbal/written/presentation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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