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Global Product Manager - Aroma Chemicals (f/m/d)

Requisition ID:  6601
Location: 

Köln, NW, DE, 50679

Business Unit / Group Function:  Flavors and Fragrances
Work Arrangement:  Partially remote
Level of Experience:  Intermediate

Contract Type: Regular  

 

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS: speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees.

 

Be part of it!

Job Highlights

 

Combining market, industry and customer awareness with thorough understanding of LANXESS capabilities, the Product Manager Aroma Chemicals is:

 

  • responsible for managing aroma chemical ingredients of Bunisess Unit F&F. He/She has to define and implement the marketing strategy (price, product, place, promotion) and execute business processes and projects in close collaboration with the sales, supply chain, regulatory, sustainability and innovation teams in order to optimize and grow the financial performance of the portfolio.
  • responsible for the development of a global market plan and strategy (product/application/customer) in alignment with the global marketing director. He/She will participate in strategic projects, e.g. analysis of global competitor landscape, changes in regulatory landscape, analyzing customers, markets and trends and defining and targeting growth markets and growth regions for the Aroma Chemicals industry. Focus is on the Flavors & Fragrances market, but adjacent markets for the Aroma Chemical products are also important (agro chemicals, pharma, industrial)
  • Key task is to analyze business data and to define and execute marketing strategy per market, product and customer in close cooperation with colleagues of other functions.

Requirements

 

  • University degree in business, economics or engineering or neighboring areas
  • 3-5 years or more work experience in business, marketing, product management or related fields
  • Experience in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry or Flavors & Fragrance is an advantageous but not mandatory
  • Willingness to occasionally travel  worldwide
  • Strong Analytical skills and data driven in combination with self-propelled mind set with strong decision making and problem solving skills. Attitude of taking up challenges and getting things done.
  • Team player
  • Fluent in English, other languages skills such as German are beneficial
  • Good knowledge of MS Office (Mainly Excel), SAP and LXS tools

 

 

What we offer you

 

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

 

Please address your application CV incl. your certificates (university degrees/ employment references) to the Recruiting Team.

 


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