Product Coordinator

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Job Summary - Purpose of the role :

Role is about to manage and develop a product portfolioto maximize profit and achieve agreed targets.

• Achieving sustainable volume and profit growth of the managed product portfolio
• Where appropriate support the Product Manager
• Manage own portfolio / budget / supplier performance & relations if applicable
• Use SRM to log Suppliervisit reports and maintain Supplier contacts
• Use SFDC to review Customer visit reports (CPP's) and to ensure that the sales activity and Target pipeline is sufficient to deliver planned growth. Ensure SFDC product list is accurate
• Effectively launch new products into the product range and ensure appropriate personnel receive the relevant training
• Provide leadership in negotiation with suppliers to secure appropriate purchase/ distribution agreements and prices
• Implementation of a defined pricing strategy,monitor, update selling schedules and any price movements when appropriate
• Interface with suppliers (and colleagues) to improve service levels/delivery performance
• Participate to the required and related international/local fairs, exhibition and /or seminars
• Effective coordination of Product Portfolio in line with Working Capital KPI's
• Providing commercial product and market updates Work closely with the Sales to provide commercial support, and ensure awareness of product specifications, sourcing and purchasing arrangements, availability and pricing
• Liaise with Supply Chain to determine forecasts and appropriate stock levels
• Cultivate an open and regular dialogue with all internal functions
• To comply with all company processes, policies and guidelines

The duties described in this job description cover the main duties of the role but they are not exhaustive and will vary by country. You may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications & skills :

• University degree in Economic / Marketing / Chemical Sciences is a preference
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
• Experience in data interpretation, developing reports and report generation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty
• Passionate in attacking goals and readily accepts additional challenges
• Strong knowledge of SAP is a preference. MSOffice experience is required.
• Very good communication skills, including presentation
• Fluent in French & English is required

Key competencies and behaviors :

• Result oriented :Identifies goals, carries out activities and works focused to achieve the desired results. Sets challenging targets for her/his own work. Maintains focus on the target even when difficulties arise on the way.
• Structures plans, organizes and prioritizes her/his work effectively. Builds structures that others can work from.Sets up reasonable deadlines and keeps them.
• Teamwork oriented : Works well with other people, acts sensitively and attentively to the views of others, skills and accomplishments of others. Identifies and develops relationships in the group.Initiative Takes the initiative and comes up with new proposals for ways of working. Starts activities toward a desired result. Arguments and explains why the activities is to be carried out

Why Univar Solutions:

Today's customers and suppliers need more from their chemical and ingredients distributor. To innovate and grow, they need an ally—a collaborative expert who can help shave time and effort from their processes, formulate breakthrough products, optimize their logistics, and improve safety and sustainability.