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Duties
We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Assistant to join the Health & Nutrition team. You will support the Product Management team in the tactical activities required for developing the respective product portfolios and achieving the agreed growth targets, as well as in the effective alignment with other parts of the business including the local Sales, Customer Services, Supply Chain and Regulatory teams.
Key responsibilities and tasks
- Act as the market-facing lead in the Health & Nutrition business on a portfolio of suppliers to drive market opportunities with the sales team.
- Manage the new supplier set-up procedure by coordinating all data received, liaising with Regulatory, Commercial and Operational teams and recording in SAP.
- Manage the product code set-up procedure from beginning to end, including Sharepoint upload, raising information in the portal and chasing up internal teams and external partners.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with the direct team and the wider business such as Sales, Finance and Marketing.
- Assist the Product Management team in responding to technical information requests and market information from sales teams.
- Support a portfolio of products through supplier coordination and interface with stock, operations, customer services and sales teams.
- Guided by the Product Managers, chase up projects and sales opportunities raised in SalesForce where deadlines have lapsed.
- Coordinate and monitor complaints and samples.
We are looking for
The ideal candidate will ideally have previous experience in a marketing, sales or business development environment and might be a graduate seeking a career pathway into junior product management. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external customers and have strong communication and organisational skills.
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to Support our employees’ physical emotional and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.
Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification
