Director, European Product Management (CASE & Construction)

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety..

Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com

Our team in EMEA currently has an opening for a Director Industry Market Management CASE & Construction

This role is fully remote and can be based anywhere within the EMEA region.

• Manage Industry Market Managers to ensure agreed business objectives and supplier relationship management

• Direct and manage Key Supplier Relationships

• Develop annual Budgets and agree with Regional Leadership

• Deliver GP growth according to the approved annual Budget and mutually agreed suppliers plans

• Run communications initiatives, campaigns and project pipeline review processes as needed

• Ensure key elements of business strategy are understood and implemented by the sales organization across the EMEA region

• Drive Sourcing initiatives to expand the profitability of the CASE & Construction Product Portfolio and implement and renew legal supplier contracts that clarify and protect the Brenntag supplier position

• Review and manage costs to ensure effective and efficient operation.

• Run regular WC review meetings and ensure stock control initiatives are developed and implemented to meet business expectations and targets

• Resolve disputes, supply issues, negotiate purchase prices in association with other functions

• Ownership and delivery of monthly reporting

• Ownership of CASE & Cons LINK room

• Sales trend and margin analysis of key stock sections

• Development of Marketing Communications tools, PRs etc

• Effective interaction with other Business Units, i.e. Polymers, Rubber, Cleaning, BES to drive growth for cross-industry suppliers and initiatives managed by IMM direct line reportees

• Work effectively with other functions, Legal, IT, MDA, Supply Chain, Controlling, GSO etc

• Active positive contribution and participation on corporate projects (Project Brenntag, Brenntag Connect, …)

• Solid knowledge about Coatings, Adhesives Sealants and Construction related industry segments including recent developments in products and technologies

• High level of organisational skill

• Good interpersonal communication skills

• Business Analysis

• Marketing Principles

• Market Research

• Business case development ( Investments)

• High level of negotiating skills

• Sales, technical and purchasing experience

• Good knowledge of support tools (ERM , EBW etc) and CRM

• Logistics and material handling experience useful

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, XL, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note

• Must be fluent in English
  
  

We look forward receiving your application.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.