Product Management Analyst

Product Management Analyst

The Product Management Analyst supports Principal Managers in executing day to day operational activities related to supplier relationships and product management. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong supplier partnerships, supporting sales and marketing initiatives, and ensuring accurate and timely flow of information to drive business performance. This hybrid-role will report into our Westlake, Ohio office.

IMCD is creating a world of opportunity as a global leader in the formulation, sales and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Our story can be traced back to a small group of companies that came together in 1995 with a vision for the industry. Today, guided by the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, we operate in more than 60 countries across six continents and proudly employ over 5,200 professionals. Our aim is to help our suppliers simplify and grow their business operations through our extensive local networks, market intelligence and technical expertise. Our customers benefit from direct access to a large portfolio of high-quality products, avoiding the complexity of dealing with multiple points of contact. As a responsible distributor of specialty chemicals, our strategy for growth is underpinned by balancing the needs of our people, the environment, and the communities within which we operate. We are rightfully proud of our team's diversity, which draws from a range of backgrounds and nationalities, and enables us to benefit from fresh perspectives and ways of problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned principals by participating in trade shows, seminars, and meetings.
• Support Principal Managers by gathering and delivering supplier data including targets, product information, and sales metrics.
• Assist in identifying key market opportunities through market mapping and product recommendations.
• Respond to special pricing requests from the sales team and ensure accurate system entry.
• Coordinate communication between principals, sales teams, and technical contacts to ensure timely responses to inquiries.
• Support product launches and new product introductions in collaboration with principals and internal teams.
• Partner with internal resources to maximize contribution margins and business performance.
• Independently manage day-to-day activities for assigned minor principals.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline. Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty chemicals, distribution, manufacturing, or another complex B2B environment. Preferred qualifications include experience in specialty chemical or ingredient distribution. Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred). Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools. Exposure to pricing analysis, forecasting, or product management. Understanding of industrial manufacturing markets including coatings, adhesives, plastics, rubber, construction, or related industries. Travel up to 15%.