Senior Manager, Global Heavy Duty Margin Management

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 a Senior Manager, Global Heavy Duty Margin Management you will LEAD by……….

Tracking the status of assigned segment profitability on an on-going basis for the SPA period and own contract database content to evaluate business risks and claim potentials. Identify claim opportunities to meet strategic Margin+ target of >€20m/year.

In this role you will 

• Ensure new contractual obligations are updated based on PLM programs entries, ensure link to Strategic Planning team
• Identify, evaluate and prepare claims incl. analysis of contract database, volume deviations
• Evaluate business risks and provide proposals to improve contract clauses
• Drive margin improvement plan on track measures identified during Account Reviews in line with strategy and Business Rules
• Provide guidance to Product Managers globally to define pricing/margin strategies at the competition level until business award
• Develop tools with Controlling and Procurement to incorporate ECMS optimum value steering metrics and define Roles and Responsibilities for tool and data maintenance

• Act as coordinator for regional Margin Managers in the assigned segment/region for profitability tracking and improvement measure execution

Your elements for success……

• Masters degree in science, economics, finance, marketing, engineering, or related field
• 10+  years commercial / customer facing and/or controlling experience in the automotive market
• Informal leadership (influence without authority) skills required. Stakeholder management of up to 20 people at anytime.
• Strong communication/presentation skills as well as ability to present with Senior Leadership required.
• Knowledge of P&L management and margin optimization opportunities.

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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