MBA Leadership Development Program (Rotational)

Innovation is the hallmark of Arkema Inc. researchers and scientists. We develop state-of-the art specialty chemicals and polymers that provide customers with practical solutions to the challenges and opportunities they face.

Our MBA candidates (with a technical background; engineering, chemistry,and/or polymer science) interact with Arkema colleagues and global technical experts to support our current businesses and products, and to develop the plans and strategies that will fuel our growth.

• Providing direction on business strategy, involvement in annual budgets, S&OP meetings, sales and marketing planning, as well as management of strategic development projects.
• Providing key business indicator tracking and analysis from a financial and supply chain perspective to ensure Business Management understands the profitability of the business and the components of P&L factors.
• Providing financial analysis, and forecasts related to P&L, capital spending, and balance sheet activities.
• Analysis of key elements of the business strategy to maximize profitability, and evaluation of new business opportunities for future growth.
• Analyze the market and implement strategic plans for new product development and commercialization
• Lead financial studies to simulate various operating assumptions and scenarios to support the strategic decision process of the business
• Assist in the development of profit improvement initiatives.
• Successful candidates will work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment. We can offer many different career pathways in a dynamic, international environment.

• MBA candidates with strong expertise in finance, business strategy, market development or management of strategic development projects.

A background in one or more of the following areas is required:

• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams
• Proven ability to innovate and improve upon existing business practices
• Analytical or finance background
• Demonstrated proactive and strategic thinking
• Marketing experience which includes developing business plans, and financial analysis
• Technical background, engineering, chemistry,and/or polymer science