Reading specialist Jobs in Sugar Land, TX

divh2Epoxy Product Specialist / h2pWestlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. / ppThe Epoxy Product Specialist is responsible for driving optimal business results for the Epoxy business unit. This role requires close coordination between Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Finance. The successful candidate will possess deep business and market knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the leadership ability to influence across functions. / ppThis position directly impacts significant revenue and variable contribution margin and is central to Westlakes commercial strategy for Epoxy products. / ph3Duties And Responsibilities / h3pMay include, but are not limited to, the following : / pulliDevelop and implement critical customer strategies, proposals, contracts, and participate in negotiations. / liliSupport Sales with customer visits and market presentations. / liliCommunicate and implement commercial strategy with the sales team. / liliProvide price guidance and volume recommendations to Commercial team members. / liliAlign on global pricing strategy and coordinate with Global Pricing on key customers. / liliUpdate price and volume for financial projections and participate in mid-month meetings. / liliCollaborate with Finance and Procurement to optimize business processes and cost models. / liliSupport sales with credit issues and coordinate on sales allocation. / liliParticipate in SOP, asset teams, and tactical production meetings. Maintain visibility at manufacturing sites through regular participation in meetings and plant visits. / liliAnalyze key market data : global trade flows, index pricing, market reports, US imports, market share, competitor intelligence, and market news. / liliBuild presentations and market reports; educate the sales team and present at meetings. / liliUpdate formula pricing and price sheets. / liliAnalyze price supports, credits, and distribution sales reports. / liliProvide price / quotes for non-contract direct customers. / liliAnalyze product line order patterns and FTL / LTL efficiency; suggest improvements. / liliProvide price and margin support for pipeline TOs. / liliTrack monthly volume versus plan and follow up with sales. / liliMaintain an overview of forecasting and work with sales to improve accuracy. / li / ulh3Education, Experience And Qualifications / h3ulliStrong analytical capabilities; able to build compelling narratives from diverse data sources. / liliBachelors degree or higher in technical field; chemicals background is an advantage. / liliExperience interacting with customers or similar experience. / liliBasic understanding of finance (EBITDA, VCM, MOM). / liliProficient in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Arkeiva. / lili35 years of experience in a business or manufacturing role. / liliAligned with Westlake Epoxy Core Competencies. / liliAbility to work in fast paced environment. / liliAbility to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization. / liliAbility to lead and influence project teams. / li / ulh3Physical Demands / h3pThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. / ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to work in the plant environments where noise, dust, material handling equipment, and machinery will be present. Employee must be able to climb ladders and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment applicable for the tasks they will be asked to perform. Employee may be required to travel up to 25% of the time. / ppWestlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. / ppIf you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. / p / div