New Product Introduction Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The New Product Introduction Specialist supports the successful commercialization of new products by managing product setup activities within SAP and related business systems. The role serves as a key liaison among Product Management, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to ensure product data, approvals, and workflows are completed accurately and on schedule. The incumbent exercises independent judgment to resolve data and process issues, facilitate cross-functional alignment, and support commercialization readiness. Key Activities: New Product Setup & Commercialization Support (40%) Coordinate and facilitate setup of new materials, products, packaging components, and related master data within SAP and associated systems. Evaluate product setup requests for completeness, consistency, and compliance with established business requirements. Review Bills of Material and related product information and recommend corrections or modifications when inconsistencies are identified. Make decisions within established guidelines regarding data requirements, workflow routing, and approval paths necessary to support commercialization activities. Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Support (25%) Serve as the primary regional contact for NPI setup activities and associated workflows. Partner with Product Management, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to facilitate timely product launches. Influence stakeholders without direct authority to obtain required information, approvals, and issue resolution. Escalate significant business risks or launch readiness concerns while independently resolving routine operational issues. Process Improvement & NPI Excellence (20%) Identify opportunities to improve NPI workflows, product setup processes, and data quality. Recommend and implement process enhancements that reduce cycle times and improve efficiency. Maintain process documentation and support training of stakeholders on NPI requirements and procedures. Participate in projects involving ERP, workflow, and commercialization process enhancements. Regional Ambassador & Compliance Support (15%) Act as a regional ambassador for NPI processes, standards, and best practices. Promote consistency in product setup activities across business functions and manufacturing... For full info follow application link. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6B8438BCED454AFB