Project Manager -- Corporate Accounts

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Primary Purpose: Responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of integrated customer services. These customer services include crafting and implementing plans for blending; consolidation; sustainability/circularity strategies and bid process execution. Achieving the expectations established between Univar Solutions and key customers. Additionally, collaborating with Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, ChemCare, Operations and Sales for timely completion of project objectives and advances as necessary.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

80% of time spent

• Create and implement implementation plans for customer solutions including blending; consolidation; sustainability/circularity strategies
• Find and advance opportunities to meet customer objectives including but not limited to KPI build out and tracking, total cost of ownership, savings, increase sustainable/circularity in supply chain, blending, etc. during project execution.
• Collaborate with PMM to negotiate indirectly or directly with supplier base.
• Provide regular updates to product, operations, local sales and the Key Account teams regarding project progress
• Continuously identify supply chain and/or business risk and present mitigation solutions.
• Maintain detailed reports of the project timelines and achievements.
• Conduct analysis of logistics, order patterns, product offsets to identity alignment/optimization solutions for customer.

20% of time spent:

• Managing the intake, internal communication, and compilation of bid information as well as the preparation of the response to the customer.

Key Partners:

Partner: Reason for Contact:

Sr. Sales Operation Manager Supervision

Corporate Accounts Project Manager Collaboration

Corporate Account Manager Customer relationship owner, sales lead, collaboration

Customer Reporting, Product Approval

Product Management Sourcing, cost and pricing mentorship, market intelligence

District Commercial Management Sourcing, cost and pricing mentorship, market intelligence

Financial Responsibility:

Drive growth in Corporate Accounts business through increased volume and revenue through customer services.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

* Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, or another related field

* A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or comparable experience in chemical distribution.

* Direct work experience in procurement or supply chain

* Proven experience in project management, implementing new customer solutions, andchange management

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

* A wide knowledge and established network within the chemical distribution industry

* Sound organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to handle diverse and significant requirements in fast paced and time-sensitive situations.

* Strong oral and written communication skills for interface and collaboration with all organizational levels

* Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and discretion while interacting with others.

* Strong project management skills, including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation. Including a proven technical understanding and the ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.

* Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills articulated effectively with team members

* Ability to write regular status reports, develop risk mitigation strategies, and manage issues.

* Ability to work and make decisions independently with minimal supervision

* Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams

* Brings a positive, can-do attitude with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.