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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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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

By Chevron Phillips Chemical

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24 jobs

INDUSTRY

Chemical Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in The Woodlands, TX

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023