New Product Introduction Specialist Job

The Arkema Group; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema is seeking a detail-oriented NPI Data & Process Specialist to coordinate new product setups and commercialization activities within SAP and related systems. You will partner with Product Management, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure timely product launches and high data quality.

Role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Process driven, analytical, organized, detail oriented, drive for success and accountability/commitment.
• Ability to influence, implement change, and lead without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, experience with SAP a plus.
• Excellent computer and presentation skills; MS Office/SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Process driven

Analytical thinking

Influence without authority

ERP systems (SAP a plus)

MS Office/SharePoint

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

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.
• Act as a regional ambassador for NPI processes, standards, and best practices.
• Promote consistency in product setup activities across business functions and manufacturing locations.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders regarding NPI requirements, workflow expectations, and master data standards.
• Monitor compliance with corporate procedures and support adoption of process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Process driven, analytical, organized, detail oriented, drive for success and accountability/commitment
• Ability to influence, implement change, and lead without direct authority
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, experience with SAP a plus
• Excellent computer and presentation skills; MS Office/SharePoint

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
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 and hiring.

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