Benzene Product Manager
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Purpose/Introduction
Chevron Phillips is currently seeking a Benzene Product Manager to join the Petrochemicals organization in the Woodlands, TX headquarters location. The Benzene Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing the business strategy for the benzene business, including profit and loss responsibilities. Job duties include developing and executing sales plan, managing customer relationships, coordinating production and logistics, inventory management and financial closing. The Benzene Product Manager position is located at Headquarters, in The Woodlands TX.
Responsibilities
Business Management
- Review, understand and drive performance of product line
- Develop strategy, budget plans and presentations
- Work with financial analyst to produce monthly profit forecasts
- Develop base pricing forecasts
- Coordinate with the plant on the development of capital budgets and supporting economics for payout projects
- Support evaluation of Aromax® technology opportunities
Responsibilities (continued)
Product Management
- Develop global contract strategy for benzene
- Serve as sales / purchase contact for North American benzene customers, suppliers, and exchange partners
- Lead negotiation efforts for contracts with key customers /suppliers
- Execute the sales/purchase strategy to support Pascagoula and Port Arthur production plans
Asset Management
- Review capital stewardship plans for Pascagoula facility Aromax® plant
- Develop sales and operations plan for Pascagoula facility, including coordination of feedstock supply plans with Pascagoula Chemical Ops Manager
- Optimize utilization of storage tanks and barge fleet
Responsibilities (continued)
Operational Excellence
- Demonstrates visible Safety and D&I leadership
- Supports operational excellence and process improvement efforts across all assets while further supporting cost optimization in manufacturing and supply chain
- Lead efforts on behalf of benzene with the Petrochemicals Product Risk Management Team
- Work with Pascagoula plant resources to maintain efficient and optimal plant operation
- Lead and coordinate the research and technical support around Aromax® technologies as well as support and approval of all things relative to the manufacture and sales of proprietary Aromax® catalyst
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Science related field
- Minimum of 6 years industry experience
- Excellent teamwork and communications skills
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills
- Strong negotiating skills & Commitment to customer focus
- A high capability for self-management/self-initiative
Preferred Qualifications
- Petrochemicals knowledge and experience
- Previous Sales/Commercial experience
- MBA
- Strong business acumen
- Experience in SAP, PowerBI, Vendavo, and transaction processes
- Knowledge of CPChem key products, markets and manufacturing facilities
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Eligibility for Relocation: Yes
Closing Date: 06/11/2023
Nearest Major Market: Houston
Job Segment: Product Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics, Financial Analyst, Operations, Marketing, Finance
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