Assistant Manager - Product Management, Oleo Surfactants Asia Pacific

About the role

BASF is hiring an Assistant Manager for Product Management in its Oleo Surfactants business across Asia Pacific, based at the Emporium office in Bangkok. The role covers market intelligence, value chain optimization, asset profitability and margin management, and commercial support for sales teams.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor fatty alcohol, lauric oils, ethylene, sulfur, caustic soda, ammonia, acetic acid and acrylonitrile markets, and act as an early warning system for market disruptions
• Optimize the end-to-end value chain and supply chain, working with procurement, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain teams
• Manage profitability of primary surfactant and co-surfactant assets, including monthly EBIT monitoring and benchmarking
• Provide cost forecasts, pricing recommendations and margin reviews, and lead quarterly Margin Management Meeting presentations
• Support sales teams with market insights, profitability simulations for bidding, and contingency plans for supply disruptions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Business Management, Science or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or a related function, with a track record in commodity or FMCG businesses
• Proficiency in English