Brenntag Claimed Company
We are the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of more than 670 sites in 77 countries. In 2020, Brenntag generated sales of around 11.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, We pursue specific goals and are committed to sustainable solutions in our own sector and the industries served. Our shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and are included in the MDAX and DAX 50 ESG. read more
If it wasn't for my immediate manager, I would have already left. I don't have confidence in the leadership above my manager, as they have shown little ability to provide the support our department needs.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Need to hire process improvement team and have them conduct process analysis events with members from the departments involved in a process.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Communication. Decisions and changes are made with little regard to the impact to the person working to ensure customer satisfaction. Change needs to happen here but it needs to be communicated.
What are some of the best things about your team?
The team is close, much like a handful of people in a inflatable rescue boat in the middle of the ocean. We are bonded in our efforts to deal with the backwards way this business is run and the manual processes that keep getting added on.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Compensation and benefits were archaic prior to the pandemic, now with companies doing and offering more, this company is further and further behind the curve in the area of benefits. If you're a veteran reservist, avoid this company. The German leadership doesn't understand the support you need
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
The VP I work for was promoted from a manager to VP overnight. He has poor communication and I don't see any strategic plan from him. He also does a poor job of pushing the C Suite for support/resources. As a result, the VPs of other departments are working to ensure he fails. (which means we fail)
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