Business Strategy and Analysis Manager

Overview

Reporting to our Americas Emulsion Polymers Business Manager, as our Business Analysis & Strategy Manager, you will utilize a strong strategic mindset, business/financial analysis, team collaboration, and advanced analytics capabilities to create value for the Celanese Vinyls business, including Vinyl Acetate, Emulsion Polymers, and Redispersible Powders products.

Responsibilities

• Establish analytical frameworks, conduct complex business analyses, and synthesize into business insights
• Understand value chain and enhance Vinyls profitability through optimal global decision making
• Support monthly price update and various analyses requests for Vinyl Acetate monomer and Emulsions for the Americas region
• Develop commercial acumen through contract methodologies and customer interactions
• Develop and assess multiple scenarios for complex contracts via quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Assess customer/product pricing on regular basis and identify opportunities to improve margin via reducing price leakages and other levers
• Utilize state-of-the-art business analytics and digitization methods to drive next evolution of business insights and decision making
• Create effective presentations / deliverables for internal and external audiences
• Monitor supply-demand balance and cost curve for vinyl acetate monomer and create interactive dashboards
• Collaborate with the global cross-functional team to maximize value for the acetyl chain via import/export opportunities and co-producer arrangements
• Understand and utilize external industry and market research
• Develop and leverage competitive intelligence and analysis
• Create financial models and forecasts for strategic projects

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical industry, 5 year preferred. The experience should be in manufacturing, supply chain, business analysis or financial planning and analysis
• Excellent spreadsheet skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Prior experience with Alteryx and Tableau preferred

Competencies for success:

• Business Acumen – Uses data to identify trends, assess current business strategies and results, evaluate business opportunities and anticipates impact
• Ownership & Empowerment – Clearly communicates the importance and parameters of the task; identifies others’ issues/concerns; summarizes to ensure shared expectations.
• Collaboration – clarifies shared goals, involves and supports others, facilitates agreement
• Delivers Value - Taking Initiative - Resourcefulness