Product Manager - Malvern, United States - PQ

Description

Job Description


POSITION OVERVIEW
PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products.

For over 200 years,

PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

PQ is seeking a versatile

Product Manager

to join our Americas Silicates and Global Silicas Business Teams.

In this position, you will report directly to the Marketing Director and be responsible for product line management for the silicates and silicas portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Optimize product mix for asset efficiency and maximum value / margin extraction
Understand raw materials, cost drivers, make vs buy, maximize Return on Invested Capital
Collaborate with marketing to continually assess and understand competitive landscape
Understand user needs and develop strategies on how to remain competitive in the market
Work across other functions (sales, tech service, R D, ops, supply chain, finance) to execute product line strategies including the Integrated Business Management process
Rationalize SKUs to reduce complexity and improve profitability
Work closely with operations, supply chain and quality to ensure supply reliability and product compliance to specifications and regulations.

SKILLS/


EXPERIENCE:
In order to be qualified for this role, the following requirements are


necessary :
Bachelors degree (business or technical)
Minimum ten years in marketing, product management, sales or comparable business management experience environment
Strategic thinking and change agent with proven experience in managing business process improvement
Flexibility and adaptability to the demands and requirements of a dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities
Strong analytical aptitude with a proven ability to interpret data and build quantitative models to improve business results
Demonstrative influencing and leadership skills
Results oriented individual
Strong communication and networking skills

The following skill sets are

preferred


by the business unit:
Experience in chemical or related manufacturing industry
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications like Excel and PowerPoint
Advanced degree (MBA) or strong financial acumen


LOCATION
Malvern, PA, USA


OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This position requires some travel (up to 25%)
All prospective employees must pass a background check.

Additional Information

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products.

PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

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