Global Product Manager - Fremont, CA or Portland, OR

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As the Global Product Manager, Temperature Sensing (TS) you will LEAD by……….

Focusing on driving revenue growth and profitability margin expansion primarily by collaborating with different functions such as Sales, Application Technology, Product Development, Manufacturing, Operations, Controlling through partnership to (1) gain profitable market share, (2) develop and implement pricing strategies, (3) develop new products that meets customer needs and enables us to capture additional value, (4) end-to-end profit and operational analysis for optimal business performance for PGM (Platinum Group Metal products) and non-PGM elements of our business, etc.

Success is measured by effective business management of the existing line, and development and implementation of a profitable growth strategies in all regions globally focusing on external and internal measures.

The incumbent is a key member of the TS leadership team, and partners with members to develop and implement the overall business plan. 

In this role you will manage the key business flows:

Margin Management

• Responsible for the margin management of the TS portfolio globally
• Ownership of pricing and pricing process
• Initiates activities to reduce costs from the system, including overall end-to-end PGM (Platinum Group Metals) and non-PGM activities
• Customer bids
• Cost and complexity optimization of the TS portfolio by optimizing end-to-end activities

Portfolio Management

• Responsible for product portfolio strategy per market segments
• Monitors competitive landscape; identifies business opportunities, risks, and unmet needs
• Supports product development and product launch activities
• Coordinates growth projects cross-business functions and within ECMS.
• Actively participates and decides on product related topics on supply chain, planning, quality, regulatory, product allocation, etc.
• Value chain optimization and capital projects

Contract Management

• Partners with Sales for 3rd party agreements
• Partners with Technology Manager to optimize tollers and / or suppliers

Forecast and short-term budget process

• Business financial forecasting in collaboration with Sales, Controlling, Operations, etc.
• Responsible to develop the short-term plan

Your elements for success……

• BA/BS required: a degree in Engineering, or extensive experience in relevant raw materials and markets. MBA Preferred
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in sales, marketing, product management, procurement.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, reporting and communication skills plus business acumen are required.
• Knowledge of pricing, business planning, budgeting and forecasting methodology is required.
• Experienced in working in complex, interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams with ability to build organizational alignment cross-functionally through collaboration and trust
• Proven track record of achieving short-term financial results while developing and implementing long-term measures
• Understanding of PGMs, and/or semiconductor/industrial glass is a plus but not needed
• Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time, including internationally

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

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