[Hiring] District Solvents Manager @Univar Solutions

Role Description

Under the direction of Strategic Supplier Manager, executes strategies necessary to maximize profitable business growth for Univar within the solvents product portfolio. Manages key tactical processes to ensure that Univar delivers on commitments to customers and suppliers.

What You’ll Do:

• Supports day-to-day execution of product management strategies: pricing, supplier share, etc.
• Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers.
• Maintains and analyzes performance metrics relative to supplier commitments and recommends actions in support of the Product Marketing Managers.
• Conducts negotiations with suppliers within product portfolio.
• Tracks performance relative to supplier rebate programs and recommends actions in support of the Product Marketing Managers.
• Partners with regional commercial teams to collate market data for product portfolio.
• Uses data for internal decision-making regarding pricing and product allocation as well as supplier relationship building.
• Provides guidance to local commercial teams regarding pricing.
• Executes on identified cost efficiency opportunities in collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Provides product and market updates to the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in commercial roles such as sales, marketing, or product management.
• Solid understanding of the chemical distribution business model.
• Solid understanding of solvent market dynamics, supply-demand trends, and key drivers impacting pricing, availability, and customer demand.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships both externally and internally.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Technical Expertise:
• Supplier agreements
• Sales contracts
• Product allocation
• Pricing and profit management
• Experience using SAP to review inventory availability, monitor product movements, analyze stock levels, and support pricing and supply decisions.

Benefits

• Salary range: $133,160 – $166,450 annually.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews.
• Strong work/life flexibility.
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• Competitive pay and benefits.