Project Associate, Omya Performance PolymerDistribution

Responsibilities Project Management Support : - Support the overall project to establish Omya Performance Polymer Distribution as a globally recognized performance polymer & rubber distributor. - Prepare the necessary materials for each project meeting, including presentation decks, reports, handouts, polls and other required documents. - Support the coordination of project plans, scope & objectives, onboarding, processes, timeline and milestones by function. - Draft project documents such as progress reports, market analysis, presentations to key internal & external stakeholders, go-to-market plans, and other project initiatives. - Organize meetings / events for project team members, leaders and other stakeholders. - Communicate effectively & ensure key stakeholder management at all seniority levels of the global organization. Data Management, Analysis & Visualization : - Conduct moderate to complex data analysis & visualization as per project requirements. - Establish cadence of weekly / monthly / annual data analysis & reporting as needed. - Manage the project virtual data rooms, documents, project business case & charter, RACI matrix, workstream breakdown structure, etc. - Conduct research with expert teams & gather data to facilitate workstream objectives. - Coordinate with technical colleagues to efficiently gather, structure & harmonize relevant data. - Upkeep key performance indicator tracking & analytics. - Utilize & maintain visualization tools such as PowerBI, Salesforce, etc. to drive project success and the development of new business opportunities. Business & Corporate Function Support : - Support cross-functional knowledge transfer across business (polymer divisions) & corporate functions (finance, IT, supply chain, etc.). - Coordinate with key functional stakeholders to support the roll out of the respective functional initiative such as ERP / CRM roll outs, master data set up & cleansing, digital marketing campaigns, business portfolio documentation, etc. - Support the Omya Performance Polymer Distribution leaders to activate commercial excellence and drive profitability improvement. - Facilitate our commitment to provide best-in-class service to our principals & customers. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, economics, data analysis or related fields - 1 to 3 years of prior relevant experience preferably working in a B2B environment - Candidates with management consulting or advisory backgrounds generally have suitable skillsets - Prior experience working in a matrix organization is advantageous - Fluency in English is required, additional languages are beneficial - Clear track record of achieving and exceeding targets. - Team-result driven - Data-driven and analytical mindset - Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and a hands-on mindset - Strong communication & stakeholder management skills - Entrepreneurial spirit with excellent interpersonal skills - A can-do mentality combined with an autonomous, creative and self-motivated mindset - Creative and capable of critical analysis - Excellent project management structure - A drive to deliver success while meeting tight timelines without compromising on quality - Ability & willingness to travel when necessary Contact Nicole Gebhard, HR Business Partner, Tel. +41 62 789 23 02 #LI-HYBRID