PRODUCT SPECIALIST

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Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas. Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid. We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities. Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas. PRODUCT SPECIALIST POSITION OBJECTIVE Implement product management by integrating diverse functions in order to maximize product profitability while meeting customer needs. Research, analyze, plan and facilitate multiple processes with critical impact to operation and profitability including sales price, inventory, volume sold, short and long term demand, effective utilization of production capacity, product/account mix, and other related factors. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY • Implement the Sale of Products to diverse Sales Channels and Customers: Balances and considers multiple factors to achieve maximum profitability. These are: sales price, customer volume constraints, sales agreement/contract requirements, current and forecasted inventory and production and projected demand and costs. • Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitment: Determine and decide on monthly production schedule that will affect operations to a substantial degree in order to fulfill contract and customer needs. Work as a problem solver and eliminate blockages to enhance the consistent delivery of quality products that exceed customer expectations. Solve and/or recommend resolution to discrepancies/abnormalities, customer complaints and/or quality issues to department and management. • Sales Target Achievement: Coordinate with multiple internal departments and cross-functional teams to propose and implement strategies/plans to meet target/goal. • Act as a Critical Liaison: to multiple internal departments, cross-functional representatives, and key external contacts/decision makers. • Research, Track and Analyze Product Management Information: Research, compile, and analyze information to provide consultation and/or expert advice to Management, Sales, Customer Service and others. Information research and analysis includes pricing, inventory, order verification, account profitability, fleet utilization, contact performance, sample performance and potential customer information. • Makes Product Management Recommendations: in the areas of market trends, sales forecast, sales targets, production targets and inventory allowance to management. QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 1-3 years’ experience in Petro-Chemical Industrial or related field. • Occasional (~5%) travel required. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Strong Microsoft Office Suite proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem solving skills. • Must be able to work in a rapid-paced changing environment. • Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity. • Physical requirements include duties common to a regular office environment. • Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required. Check Out Our Benefits Health Coverage and Perks Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ​​​​​​​ Work/Life Balance 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) FlexTime Available Competitive Compensation Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan