Global Product Manager
CDM Smith
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Basel • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Own and execute product strategy for assigned portfolios, focusing on margin improvement, cost efficiency, and asset utilization
- Define product roadmap and contribute to capital investment decisions and asset footprint planning
- Drive pricing excellence and portfolio optimization; enable sales with pricing tools and training
- Collaborate with commercial teams to gather and share market insights
- Lead cost optimization initiatives across production, sourcing, and logistics
- Ensure regulatory and quality compliance and resolve customer complaints with preventive measures
- Support S&OP, demand planning, and supply continuity
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Business & Economics preferred, or equivalent proven experience
- Min. 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry with advanced knowledge of product management
- Fluent in German and English
- Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and strategic mindset
- Proven ability to manage P&L, pricing strategies, and cost optimization
- Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product strategyproduct roadmapcapital investmentpricing strategiescost optimizationS&OPdemand planningasset utilizationregulatory compliancequality compliance
Soft skills
business acumenanalytical thinkingstrategic mindsetcollaboration skillscross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Master’s degree in ChemistryMaster’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Business & Economics