Technical Product Analyst
Silgan Plastics LLC

Job Info

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Analyze customer inquiries for ISBM, IBM and IM opportunities and determine process and compare that to corporate-wide options and capabilities to determine the optimum manufacturing solutions. Evaluate and define capital and operating costs associated with these solutions and recommend selling prices consistent with the marketplace and corporate guidelines.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain awareness of corporate-wide ISBM, IBM and IM manufacturing capacities.
• Analyze customer inquiries for ISBM, IBM and IM blow-molded containers and other parts, compare opportunities with existing and/or projected manufacturing capacities and identify optimum manufacturing solutions.
• Define capital and operating costs associated with these solutions and recommend selling prices consistent with corporate guidelines.
• Develop major price proposals.
• Advise and coach Pricing Analysts in identification and application of appropriate manufacturing parameters to be used for individual bottle inquiries.
• Maintain regular dialog with Operations and Operational Excellence teams to maintain awareness of new technology and process developments relevant to the business and to ensure team leaders are aware of relevant changes in market trends and projected costs.
• In conjunction with Sales Directors, help track market pricing and recommend pricing strategy to optimize market share and profitable growth.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Marketing Research, Business (Finance/Accounting), or related field.

Preferred: MBA

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 2 + years of prior business experience

Preferred: Experience in marketing/pricing and financial analysis as well as experience in plastic bottle/closure manufacturing operations and plastics processing

SKILLS:

Required: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Analytical and strategic thinking skills. Ability to handle multiple projects. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Preferred: Financial modeling, manufacturing

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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