Resins Product Management Specialist

Now hiring! Resins & Product Management SpecialistSouthfield, MIWe are looking for a Specialist Resin Product Management to join our Coatings team in Southfield, MI.Come create chemistry with us!BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.We are looking for a professional like you to join our team! As a specialist of Resins Product Management, you will provide management to a complex portfolio of intermediates (resins) to achieve cost competitiveness for the E-coat, Primer, Basecoat and Clearcoat layers and ultimately for ECO in the Americas. You will be instrumental in developing a cost optimization strategy (in-house production vs. outsourcing) for the resins portfolio without compromising quality and supply security.You create chemistry by

Engaging with the Technical and Procurement teams to manage and optimize our resins toolbox by coordinating complexity reduction efforts through analysis of costs, quality, and supply security.

Conducting market and competitive research to understand the resins market as well as industry market trends and unmet market needs.

Successfully engaging across the business, you will collaborate globally with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to manage resins’ capacity and drive projects to fulfill it with IP relevant resins that provide value to our formulations.

Engaging with Resin team, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Development & Customized lab and Technical project management & Account colleagues to ensure seamlessly launch/introduction of new resins to achieve business plan objectives.

Tracking raw material cost development and assess our risk profile of current supply position for resins.

If you

Have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or Marketing equivalent blend of knowledge and experience. MBA is preferred.

Have at least 2-3 years of experience/professional background in Product Management, Marketing, Technical or Sales within the Automotive Industry (strongly preferred).

Strong communication (verbal and written) skills and attention to detail will ensure our business teams to make informed decisions based on facts/data.

Strong Excel, PowerPoint and SAP capabilities to ensure effective costing analysis, development of strategic content, etc.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASFAt 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 usAs 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. #belongatBASFPrivacy statementBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.Equal employment opportunitiesWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.