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BASF Commercial Planning and Sales Manager in Wyandotte, Michigan
Now hiring! Commercial Planning and Sales Manager
Wyandotte, MI (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Annual bonus / Relocation support
We are looking for a Commercial Planning and Sales Manager to join our Monomers team in Wyandotte, MI.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF’s overall Verbund (
interconnectedvalue chain) system, Team Monomers iscommittedto help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions.
As a Commercial Planning and Sales Manager you will be a key liaison between markets and global internal functions,responsiblefor aligning supply capabilities and end-use demand for Inorganic Chemicals in the USA/Canada region, manage direct and distribution accounts, execute business processes related to product data, delivery reliability, pricing andstrategicplanning, and drive simplification and digitalization initiatives.
As a Commercial Planning and Sales Manager, you create chemistry by...
Conducting inside sales responsibilities
Perform account management responsibilities for private label business, distribution customers and selected direct users.
Prepare and maintain account plans.
Process and investigate new leads.
Leading commercial planning activities
Coordinate product allocations and manage supply/demand balance for each product category in collaboration with Global Product Management weekly, monthly and annually.
Contribute to the annual budgeting and supply chain planning process. Update Business Team and Customer Care on product availability. Create andcommunicatepriorities based on plant status.
Monitor open orders and identify gaps.Communicateaccordingly to various stakeholders. Perform analysis of overall reliability as needed.
Ensure availability of product stewardship documentation, both standard and customer-specific.
Execute pricing decisions in internal systems. Ensure accuracy of pricing implementation.
Manage interface with supply chain teams. Participate in specific supply chain activities and projects as needed.
Managing and improving business processes
Maintain and update tools, processes and business rules used by the extended Inorganics team (business and account managers, customer care, supply chain) including MS Teams channels, dashboards and portals.
Identify and implement opportunities for simplification, digitalization, and continuous improvement.
Present business and commercial updates to Leadership Teams as needed.
If you have...
Bachelor’s degree in business or technical fields.
5+ years of experience in chemical sales or customer care (preferablysupportingboth distribution and end-users).
3+ years of experience with commercial planning activities (incl. supply allocations and product management).
Customer-centric behavior with a sense of urgency and attention to details.
Excellent communicationskills, with experience working in dynamic and cross-functional environments.
Strong business acumen with anentrepreneurialattitude.
Proficiency with MS Office, Power BI, MS Teams, Salesforce and SAP.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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