Group Product Manager - Waste Water (m/f/d)

We are people with character, we are the #OQEMAfamily.
We are versatile - With our 15,000 products, we supply almost every industry.
We are crisis-proof - chemicals are needed everywhere and at all times.
We are the #OQEMAfamily - our 1600 colleagues worldwide work passionately every day to make us what we are:

One of the leading distribution companies for basic and specialty chemicals in Germany. With our principle of the strength of our community in combination with the high level of expertise of our versatile employees, we have developed into one of the top 5 companies in European chemical distribution in recent years and continue to grow. In the coming years we want to further enrich the market for chemical substances with our extensive range and new products and for this we are looking for people with Qaracter.
Do you have Qaracter and are you ready to take on responsibility and make a difference?

For our holding company, we are looking for your as

Group Product Manager - Waste Water (m/f/d)
Fulltime (38,5 h/week) | Permanent Employment | Cologne / remote 

Take the lead in shaping the future of wastewater treatment! 

• Shape Product Strategy: Define growth objectives and budgets, ensuring alignment with business units for brand success across markets, with a focus on wastewater treatment and related products.
• Monitor Performance: Analyze data from wastewater product performance and supplier performance to identify opportunities for optimization, mitigate risks, and adjust strategies for improved outcomes.
• Drive Innovation: Lead campaigns, webinars, PR initiatives, and trade fair activities to position our wastewater-related products as industry leaders, in collaboration with our marketing team.
• Coordinate Logistics: Oversee pan-European stock strategies for wastewater products, manage forecasting, and streamline logistics to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Foster Collaboration: Build strong relationships with suppliers, technical teams, and our marketing teams to align efforts and achieve goals, particularly in the wastewater industry.
• Deliver Technical Quality: Collaborate with water labs and technical teams to provide expert support, organize joint site visits, and develop innovative solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Inspire Engagement: Organize technical training sessions, workshops, and product promotions to empower internal teams and external partners, focusing on wastewater treatment technologies and solutions.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or similar fields.
• 3+ years of product management experience in chemical distribution or ideally in wastewater treatment.
• A flair for data-driven decisions with advanced skills in Microsoft tools and CRM systems.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and presentation abilities.
• English fluency (C1) and a passion for international collaboration (german is a plus).