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Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job Description Are you inspired by "what's next"? So are we. When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives and we want YOU to be a part of it. Ketjen is hiring for a Product Manager. This position is located hybrid, located in the Clear Lake, TX, Singapore, or Amsterdam. What You Will Do Strategy & Analysis
- Development Regional strategy for your defined market and align on execution with RGM
- Develop Long-Range-Plans (LRP) & Annual Operation Plan (AOP) in close collaboration with RGM
- Define price list for all products within region and acceptable CM/kg target
- Understand customers business, strategy, regional policy changes and future markets
- Share insight into market conditions & competitive behavior
- Determine optimal path to market for growth and prioritize segments
- Strategy and organization of product roadmap
- Long-term market forecast to develop/support Strategic Growth Plan
Financial Management:
- Responsible for margins per Product Group / Market Segment / Region
- Conduct financial analyses, budgeting, understand and challenge cost impact on P&L
- Deep dive into product cost reduction and implement cost controls
- Inventory needs within regions
- Together with SIOP analyze forecasting accuracy and define improvements
- Lead continuous improvement projects that result in cash generation or reduced risk
Contracts & Partnerships
- Negotiate contracts and review periodically and manage and improve collaboration with partnerships
- Serve as director or operational lead of alliances/partnerships
- Promote partnerships with customers & internally
- Licensors with respect to Energy Transition - Revamps vs. New Units
Marketing and Customer Experience
- Develop and execute (in close collaboration with communication department) global marketing strategies & coordinate with regional teams for brand alignment, and develop case studies for challenger insights
- Management of Marketing Budgets
- Collaborate with Sales and TE to propose customer solutions that win business
- Coordination of new marketing opportunities within region such as trade shows or publications
- Coordination of articles produced within
- Customer experience: work with Quality to review QN database and prioritize corrective actions
- Understand customers' business, strategy, regional policy changes, and future markets
What You Bring Required:
- Engineering or Business Degree Required
- Minium of 10 years' experience
- Additional knowledge, skills, abilities REQUIRED: Strategic Thinking, Prioritization, Project Management, Business Acumen, Analytical Thinking,
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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Albemarle Corporation
Jan 24, 2025