Senior Manager/Associate Director, Global Competitive Insights, HNC - Delft at DSM

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Competitive Intelligence, Product Management, Data Analysis, Market Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Visualization Skills, Analytical Skills, CRM Data, Excel, PowerPoint, BI Tools, Market Sizing, Opportunity Mapping, Cross-functional Teamwork, Organizational Skills, Self-motivation

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Manager/Associate Director, Global Competitive Insights Location: Delft or other European hub Looking for a new challenge? Yearning to be part of an organization that brings progress to life? Read on! We’re #hiring for Senior Manager / Associate Director, Global Competitive Insights, Health, Nutrition and Care (HNC) in our Delft site. This position focuses on the full portfolio of lipids, vitamins, carotins, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, nutritional ingredients and botanicals. You work will have a significant impact on better selling for the commercial team. Sound intriguing? There’s more. You’ll translate complex data into actionable insights. This highly collaborative role has a broad scope and requires agility, influencing and stakeholder engagement for success. Your key responsibilities: Strategic Insight Consolidation: Collect and structure internal and external competitive insights from sources such as CRM data, competitor websites, and customer feedback and build a network of competitive insights contributor while building a strong industry network Value Proposition & Differentiation: Evaluate competitor service offerings for specific and position them against our capabilities. Build and maintain a “Competitive Advantage Scorecard” across products and competitors, benchmarking our value proposition across critical dimensions. Market & Pricing Intelligence: Provide ongoing updates on global price movements and competitor activities, including weekly and ad hoc reports. Analyze and report on import/export statistics, translating trade data into insights on product volume, pricing trends, and potential opportunities. Competitor Benchmarking & Analysis: Maintain and update a comprehensive database of competitor product specifications, certificates of analysis (CoA), and formulations. Lead competitor product benchmarking initiatives, including sample coordination and performance evaluation to identify cost-saving opportunities and product differentiation. Develop detailed competitor profiles including plant locations, production capacities, pipeline innovation, financial performance, and strategic moves. Market Sizing & Opportunity Mapping: Contribute to market sizing analyses to help identify new growth opportunities and prioritize strategic initiatives. We offer: A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future You bring: Minimum 5 years of experience competitive intelligence, product management, or related commercial roles in the B2B industry preferably in the Health & Nutrition industry require Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Excellent communication and visualization skills to translate complex data into actionable insights Strong analytical skills and experience working with market/trade data. Experience with CI tools (e.g., Datamyne), proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree a plus The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the experience level of the successful candidate. Delft is the preferred location for this position; however, other locations will be considered. Our recruitment process: Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). About dsm-firmenich: We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as anAt dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement: At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. Agency statement We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Responsibilities

The role involves consolidating competitive insights and evaluating competitor offerings to enhance the company's value proposition. Additionally, it includes market sizing and opportunity mapping to identify growth initiatives.