Company:

INEOS US CHEMICALS COMPANY

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

Company:

INEOS Aromatics

From soft drink bottles to packaging trays, from clothing to carpet, INEOS Aromatics makes the chemicals used to produce many of the things we use in our daily lives.

Our main products include paraxylene (PX) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA). PTA is a raw material used in the manufacture of polyesters used to make fibers, textiles, film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PX is a feedstock for PTA production. We also produce metaxylene, a feedstock for PX production.

We are comprised of a diverse team of engineers, scientists and business professionals dedicated to discovering practices to confront some of the world’s biggest issues. We are looking for people who can contribute to our passion for reinvention, have a collaborative spirit and challenge our thinking in our ambition to achieve net zero.

We care about how we deliver these essential products to the world. Above everything, the safety, reliability, and excellence in our operations is fundamental to our success.

Our sites and offices can be found around the world, in the United States, United Kingdom, China, Belgium, Indonesia and Taiwan

Job Title:

PTA Sales & Analytics Manager

Location:

Naperville, IL, USA

Role Synopsis:

The main purpose of the PTA Sales & Analytics Manager is to increase PTA sales volume and margin capture through own portfolio of customers / prospects and by providing market insight on PTA / downstream markets to the wider team.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Responsible for the volume and margin delivery of PTA / co-product sales to those customers and prospective customers.
Accountable for managing the end-to-end business relationship with a portfolio of specialty customers and prospective customers.
Responsible for developing proposals, gaining internal offer alignment with Commercial Director, negotiating with customers / prospective customers within pre-approved boundaries.
Responsible for meeting targets for customer payment terms and payments by the customer against those terms.
Responsible for gathering, validating, and interpreting current market data. Sales volume and margin structure is influenced by a complex set of environmental factors. This role must understand and advise on PTA and PET global supply /demand, trade flows, industry balances, PTA and PET economics, local and global competition, cost to serve, arbs. Responsible for sharing market insights to the Commercial Manager and within the team, allowing the business to act and gain commercial value.
Responsible for updating / developing the long-term supply / demand view for strategic planning.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Education / Experience

4-year degree in science, engineering or business, BS or equivalent, minimum. MBA preferred but not required.
5+ years of manufacturing, technical, and/or commercial experience.

Technical:

Some knowledge of the polyester value chain.
Commercial acumen.
Strong analytical skills.
Some sales, market analysis, supply chain preferred but not required.

Behavioral skills:

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with customers and prospective customers at all levels.
Customer focused.
Results orientated.
Self-motivated.
Strong communication skills.
Resilient
Ability to see the big picture, interpret large amounts of data and provide clear insights.

Legal Disclaimer:

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test(and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

INEOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

All employees must first notify their current manager before applying for a position.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.