Global BCS Product Manager (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

The world needs innovation, and we need you! We create chemistry for a sustainable future and are looking for talents who can provide answers to tomorrow’s questions.

Join BASF’s Beauty Care Solutions division in France, where we develop innovative and sustainable formulations to meet the ever-evolving needs of the cosmetics industry.

Are you ready for a new step in your career and to contribute to the future of increasingly sustainable chemistry within our teams?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Main purpose:

Ensures product portfolio earns a premium on the cost of capital while meeting customer needs and overall business goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, monitor, analyze and report business performance, including regular forecasting and operational planning; initiate corrective actions to achieve targets ;
• Forecast product demand in collaboration with Sales and Supply Chain and support production planning in critical situations. Manage shortages and allocations, coordinating with Sales and other regions ;
• Regularly review and optimize the product portfolio for profitability, lifecycle stage and complexity; support product launches and phase-outs ;
• Define and document pricing strategies and guidelines, monitor price execution and ensure global alignment of pricing approaches ;
• Propose and drive cross-functional initiatives to improve supply reliability in partnership with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing and other stakeholders ;
• Support or lead strategic investment projects ;
• Assist Sales in preparing and negotiating major deals, develop and execute customer account plans, and identify/realize commercial opportunities ;
• Serve as global coordinator for cross-regional product group topics and lead virtual global product teams.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Proven experience in product management with strong financial acumen ;
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills ;
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions; familiarity with analytics tools ;
• Fluent English skills; French and German are a plus ;
• Education: degree in business, engineering, computer science or related field preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An exciting and stimulating opportunity within a committed and skilled team ;
• An environment that fosters innovation, idea sharing, and well-being ;
• A setting that allows you to develop your potential within an international group.

ABOUT US

The BASF Beauty Care Solutions Division France specializes in research and development, production, and marketing of active ingredients for the cosmetics sector.

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Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.