Product Manager- Human Nutrition; Florham Park, NJ

Product Manager- Human Nutrition; Florham Park, NJ-1300717

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Description
The Human Nutrition Global Business Unit (G-ENH) is a highly profitable contributor to the newly formed Nutrition & Health operating divisions of BASF. The North America region of G-ENH currently has an opening for a Product Manager. Responsibilities of this role will include:
- Responsible for supporting the development and managing the execution of the Omega-3 and Carotenoids (Beta-carotene, Lycopene, and Lutein) product line strategies in coordination with the Marketing Manager, Global Strategic Marketing group and Regional Vice President.
- Managing the assigned micronutrient product line to achieve growth and margin targets established by the GBU including tactical implementation of pricing models, portfolio management, and working capital plans.
- Identifying, developing and implementing strategic concepts that will profitably grow the assigned portfolio through development of relationships with markets and customers.
- Managing product line financial forecasts, demand forecasts, cost reduction initiatives, market/competitive intelligence, business process improvement, and tactical marketing activities.
- Collaborating with our Sales Team and Technical Sales Team to meet customer needs and resolve issues.
- Working closely with all functional groups at various organizational levels to meet targets.
- Participating in ENH focus area teams.
- Assisting Industry Marketing, Sales and Technical Sales in developing concept selling proposals for key customers.
- Acting as a business leader.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's degree required (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing or Business Administration preferred).
- Having an MBA or a PhD. a plus
- 5+ years experience in industry, manufacturing, product management, business development or marketing
- Must be able to travel up to 20%
- A minimum of 2 years experience/knowledge in Food, Beverage & Dietary Supplements industry preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to think and act as an entrepreneur
- Ability to balance risk with opportunity
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and communication skills with broad business acumen necessary.
- SAP proficiency, experience working directly with customers and Project Management experience preferred
- Must be a team player.

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Florham Park
Function: MARK - Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: EN-Nutrition & Health