Nikki Razik
About Nikki Razik
Nikki Razik is a Market Manager at Stepan Company, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in chemical engineering and business administration, with previous roles as an Analytical Chemist and Principal Functional Chemist at Stepan Company.
Work at Stepan Company
Nikki Razik has held multiple positions at Stepan Company since 2014. She began her career there as an Analytical Chemist, where she worked for one year. Following this role, she served as a Principal Functional Chemist for three years, contributing to various projects in Northfield, IL. Since 2018, she has been the Market Manager, responsible for managing business administration, including profit forecasting and budgeting for regional consumer products accounts. In her current role, she oversees the profit and loss of Consumer Products regional accounts in North America.
Education and Expertise
Nikki Razik earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same university, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects, enhancing her capabilities in market management and product development.
Background
Before joining Stepan Company, Nikki Razik gained experience as an Optimization Intern at Lafarge in 2013, where she worked for three months in Paulding, OH. This internship provided her with practical insights into optimization processes within the industry. Her diverse background in both engineering and business positions her well for her current responsibilities in market management.
Achievements
In her role as Market Manager at Stepan Company, Nikki Razik supports business analytics for new product development through market research and analysis. She is responsible for setting pricing directions and negotiating customer contracts to maximize profit. Her work involves overseeing the financial performance of Consumer Products regional accounts, specifically in North America, which contributes to the company's overall success.