Job DescriptionStepan Company is hiring a Asset Specialist - Specialty & Packaged Products at our Northbrook, IL headquarters.
Responsibilities: Product Group / Asset Profitability and Product Margin Management: - Manage price, margin, cost analytics & optimization activities for assigned assets and product lines.
- Manage and direct company resources to maximize profit for Stepan.
- Set list pricing and provide guidance for pricing/capacity availability for off-list pricing.
Capacity & Demand Analysis and Optimization: - Partner with the Supply Chain and Commercial Organizations to monitor capacity vs demand.
- Support development, communication, and execution of solutions for supply constraints that arise under a 12-month planning horizon for requested product lines.
- Review of short- and long-term sales opportunities to partner with supply chain in optimizing profitability between 12-18 months as part of the S&OP processes.
Growth Project Implementation: - Partner with Supply Chain, Commercial, and R&D to support activities that drive short term growth or defense of business.
- Utilization of effective project management skills.
Strategic Planning: - Development, approval and execution of regional, product line / asset specific five-year plans, consistent with the Global Corporate Plan, including long-term raw material, product portfolio, asset and capital strategies.
Process Optimization / Operational Excellence: - Monitor agreed upon KPI's for assigned product lines.
- Highlight opportunities for improvement and partner with appropriate organizations to establish strategies for resolution.
External Focus: - Build mid-level relationships with customers, suppliers and competitors.
- Secure market feedback from direct external engagements and third-party information.
- Integrate knowledge into effective product strategies.
Talent Development: - Helps other employees and team members develop both technical and non-technical skills and provides opportunities that challenge team members to grow.
Qualifications- Minimum 5 years of related business experience, 8+ years preferred
- Experience working in a matrixed environment and leading cross functional activities.
- Self-starter with the ability to identify and proactively resolve business issues.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and across departments.
- Strong analytical, project management, problem solving skills, metrics-driven and process-oriented.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and continuous process improvement mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Education- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Master's degree preferred
Pay Range: $103,000 - $160,000The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.
At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Discretionary Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Reactions - Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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