Purpose of PositionThe Product Management Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of commercial, administrative andreporting assistance to the product management team and to play a key role as liaison between the salesteams, procurement team and suppliers. The Product Management Specialist will support in drivingprofitability through active market sales price management and other commercial excellence activities withinthe product portfolio. Successful Product Management Specialists can expect follow a career path leading toother commercial roles.Reporting StructureThis position reports directly to the Product Management Specialist Team Lead.Key Responsibilities:Process incoming pricing requests as assigned from SalesforceMaintain purchasing information requests (PIR’s) in SAPInitiates and complete thorough follow ups on change requests for assigned product portfolio in MDM/MDG ensuring that priority is given to open sales orders or when there is commercial urgency.Product Management Specialist to ensure all supporting documentation has been received andexecuted for the prompt creation of product codes.Negotiate and maintain support pricing (CUPS) from assigned suppliers and generate customizedproduct pricing/quoting for new business opportunities while maximizing margin quality.Product Management Specialists are responsible for initiating ZPC2.Set up and maintain vendors within SAP.Generate and distribute supplier reports.Develop and maintain strategic value-added relationships with key (3rd tier) suppliers through sourcingproducts, negotiations and business reviews.Monitor assigned customer/ portfolio profitability on an ongoing basis and initiate Sales PriceManagement (SPM) as required in close coordination with Regional and Industry CommercialLeadership teams.Manage inventory of assigned products in close conjunction with procurement to achieve overalltarget for inventory turns, as well as minimize inventory levels of dead and extremely slow-movingstock.Participate in supplier reviews/meetings and follow through on action items.Other administrative support tasks as required.Job Description 2 | 2PM Specialist will be assigned a business portfolio such as: Solvents, Chlor Alkai, General Chemicals, Oiland Gas, Water Treatment, Blending Services, GSO, Key Accounts, DEF, Value Added Services, and 3 rdparty ServicesOther responsibilities that can fall under your management portfolio include:Coordinating with LMSO’s on monthly/quarterly pricingSet up and maintain CSP’s as assignedMonthly reporting and billing coordinationManages all administrative aspects to portfolio projects.Communication with internal/external stakeholders, on customer programs and specialprojects.Provides support to Business Manager and Product Manager with guidance on specialprojects and tasks.Skills and Abilities RequiredProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP would be an assetExcellent communications skills, verbal and writtenHighly organized and possesses effective time management skillsStrong communication skillsEducation and ExperiencePost-Secondary Education; Degree/ Diploma in Business, Science or equivalent.Previous work experience in sales (1-3 years)Our OfferWe aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.Competitive pay and incentives.Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%EFAPStarting 3 weeks' vacationFlexible work hoursGym/wellness subsidyTuition reimbursementMaternity and paternal leave top-upBrenntag Canada Inc. is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Brenntag Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, religion, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable Canadian, provincial or local law.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Let us know if you require a disability-related accommodation.Collection of InformationYour personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with Brenntag Canada Inc. This collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of the application process. Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting. If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.Brenntag Canada Inc. is an inclusive employer.Accommodation is available in accordance with the applicable law.Brenntag TA Team#J-18808-Ljbffr