Industry Manager: Plastics

2 weeks ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa IMCD Full time

Industry Manager:
Plastics


IMCD South Africa is looking for an experienced Industry / Principal Manager who will play a crucial role in our ambition to become a leading supplier to the Plastics Industry in South Africa.

The Industry / Principal Manager will be based at our Head Office in Randburg, South Africa, reporting into the Business Unit Manager:
Advanced materials.

Person Profile:
Targeted Skills & Capabilities

Have a BSc Polymer Science, or equivalent tertiary qualification in Polymer Science field.

  • Have more than 10 years' proven commercial experience, in commodity raw materials.
  • Have experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements in the plastics industry.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be resilient, and able to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Be solutionfocused.
  • Have high independence and selfmotivation.
  • Be a team player supporting colleagues when needed and working as part of a team is essential to our success.
  • Be analytical and highly numerate giving quotes, placing orders, preparing reports or working with spreadsheets.
  • Be able to spot discrepancies, work with percentages and in general be comfortable working with numbers.
  • Be computer literate.
  • Experience in a multinational company on operational level will be an advantage.
  • Enjoy travel.

The position is responsible for:

  • The Marketing, Sales and Distribution of commodity raw materials, mainly Polyolefins to our customers.
  • Maintaining the existing customer base, as well as identifying new opportunities.
  • Development and expansion of product segments with strategic importance
  • Creation and submission of offers, including price responsibility.
  • Negotiation of supply contracts.
  • Independent processing of customer inquiries including complaints.
  • Technical advice to customers on the development of formulations, including appropriate sampling.
  • Report maintenance and documentation in the CRM system (Salesforce)
  • Responsibility for budget and requirements planning.
  • Collaboration and participation in trade fairs and customer seminars as sales promotion measures
  • Stock Management: Working closely with suppliers and supply chain to ensure an optimal stock holding.
  • Management of IMCD & Supplier relationship.

Expected Qualification/Education:

BSc Polymer Science or equivalent Tertiary Qualification

Work Experience:

10-15 years proven commercial experience.

Primary Job Location:

Randburg, South Africa

Travel:

Regional when required

IMCD Offers

  • A market related Cost to Company salary package with attractive benefits and working conditions.
  • A corporate culture that promotes performance and is based on partnership and flat hierarchies.


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