Product Specialist Job in Houston 77001, Texas US
Nexeo Solutions is focused exclusively on the business of connecting producers and customers of chemicals, plastics, composites and environmental services. With operations across North America, Europe and Asia, Nexeo Solutions aspires to be the global leader in our industry. Our global infrastructure, experienced team and efficient private fleet position us to help your business connect to the opportunities of the global economic recovery.
We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401(k). For more information about Nexeo Solutions, visit www.nexeosolutions.com.
This position is for the Composites line of business. Salary will be determined by the quantity and quality of your experience.
As a Product Specialist with Nexeo Solutions, you will be responsible for approving and negotiating price supports for various product lines for the Composites line of business. This entails effectively managing LIST price, Off List Prices, Manual Prices and approval for Credits and Debits. Responsibility also includes product management activities such as target pipeline tracking, forecasting and inventory management collaboration with Network Planning. Working with multiple vendors to source a variety of products at the best cost is a key portion of the role.
You will maximize overall segment profitability with an in-depth review of product cost, price supports, freight charges and customer price. Product cost analysis includes accuracy of special contract pricing and optimization of buy strategy and supply plans. You will propose changes to buy strategy, price supports or sell price to maximize margins. You will also be responsible for identifying trends and working with peer departments to resolve issues at the source. Continuous communication with employees and management in each department is required. In addition, you will provide analysis of gross margin to identify trends and areas improvement. This includes running ad-hoc BW reports to analyze buy strategies, sales and margin trends, customer and product segment growth, quantities purchased by vendor and SAP pricing comparisons.
This position will be located in The Woodlands, TX.
- Bachelor of Business Administration or related field.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Must have strong financial business acumen and analytical skills.
- Communication skills both verbal and written.
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools especially Excel and Outlook.
- Experience in Business Warehouse and SAP is desirable.
- Must have the ability to manage time, organize and set priorities to meet deadlines.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
To apply directly to this opening please visit www.nexeosolutions.com and enter our Careers tab and complete your online profile for Job 20010170.
Nexeo Solutions is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
Nexeo Solutions participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
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