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Job Description

Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.

When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Ketjen is hiring for a Product Manager. This position is located hybrid, located in the Clear Lake, TX, Singapore, or Amsterdam.

What You Will Do

Strategy & Analysis

Development Regional strategy for your defined market and align on execution with RGMDevelop Long-Range-Plans (LRP) & Annual Operation Plan (AOP) in close collaboration with RGMDefine price list for all products within region and acceptable CM/kg targetUnderstand customers business, strategy, regional policy changes and future marketsShare insight into market conditions & competitive behaviorDetermine optimal path to market for growth and prioritize segmentsStrategy and organization of product roadmapLong-term market forecast to develop/support Strategic Growth Plan

Financial Management:

Responsible for margins per Product Group / Market Segment / RegionConduct financial analyses, budgeting, understand and challenge cost impact on P&LDeep dive into product cost reduction and implement cost controlsInventory needs within regionsTogether with SIOP analyze forecasting accuracy and define improvementsLead continuous improvement projects that result in cash generation or reduced risk

Contracts & Partnerships

Negotiate contracts and review periodically and manage and improve collaboration with partnershipsServe as director or operational lead of alliances/partnershipsPromote partnerships with customers & internallyLicensors with respect to Energy Transition – Revamps vs. New Units

Marketing and Customer Experience

Develop and execute (in close collaboration with communication department) global marketing strategies & coordinate with regional teams for brand alignment, and develop case studies for challenger insightsManagement of Marketing BudgetsCollaborate with Sales and TE to propose customer solutions that win businessCoordination of new marketing opportunities within region such as trade shows or publicationsCoordination of articles produced withinCustomer experience: work with Quality to review QN database and prioritize corrective actionsUnderstand customers' business, strategy, regional policy changes, and future markets

What You Bring

Required:

Engineering or Business Degree RequiredMinium of 10 years' experienceAdditional knowledge, skills, abilities REQUIRED: Strategic Thinking, Prioritization, Project Management, Business Acumen, Analytical Thinking,

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.