Product Manager

Now hiring! Product Manager

Wyandotte, MI or Freeport, TX (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote)

Annual bonus / Relocation support offered

We are looking for a Product Manager to join our Monomers (CM) team in Wyandotte, MI or Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF’s overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions.

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for analyzing industry trends, monitoring market dynamics, and translating commercial insights into portfolio and pricing strategies. The Product Manager evaluates chemical market developments, customer demand patterns, competitive activity, and macroeconomic indicators to guide commercial decision‑making and support profitable growth across the polyamide portfolio. This role partners closely with sales, technical, supply chain, and global business teams to align product strategy with emerging market opportunities.

As a Product Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Monitoring and analyzing industry trends impacting polyamide and intermediates markets, including supply and demand dynamics, feedstock cost drivers, competitive positioning, and broader macroeconomic, regulatory, and supply‑chain developments, while also assessing the implications of these factors for BASF’s commercial strategy.
• Leveraging chemical market intelligence platforms such as Wood Mackenzie, CMA, and ICIS to track pricing indices, market forecasts, and industry developments, as well as translating market data and customer demand signals into actionable recommendations for pricing strategy, portfolio positioning, and commercial planning.
• Developing analytical reports and dashboards to evaluate sales performance, pricing movements, and demand trends across key markets, while also supporting commercial forecasting activities through analysis of customer pipelines, historical demand data, and relevant macroeconomic indicators.
• Partnering with regional sales teams to identify growth opportunities, emerging customer needs, and new application areas, while also preparing and presenting market outlooks, competitive analyses, and strategic recommendations to business leadership.
• Coordinating with supply chain, technical teams, and global business units to ensure product availability aligns with commercial strategy and evolving market demand, additionally supporting cross‑functional decision‑making through timely insights and clear communication.

If you...

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field, with 8+ years of experience in product management, commercial strategy, market analysis, or business development. Knowledge of polyamide, polymers, intermediates, or related chemical value chains will be a plus.
• Possess demonstrated experience using analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms to evaluate sales performance, pricing trends, or demand patterns.
• Have experience leveraging market intelligence, pricing trends, and demand signals to support commercial strategy and decision making and converting analysis into actionable business recommendations through strategic reporting, presentations, and portfolio planning.
• Possess experience working cross‑functionally with sales, supply chain, or technical teams to align product strategy with market conditions and customer demand.
• Show strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience presenting market analysis, commercial insights, or portfolio recommendations to senior leadership or global business teams will be a plus.
• Are experienced identifying new market opportunities, emerging applications, or growth segments within specialty chemicals or materials markets will be a plus.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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