New Product Introduction Specialist Job

Arkema Inc; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. is seeking a New Product Introduction Specialist to drive product setup and commercialization readiness within SAP and related systems.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities among Product Management, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to ensure data accuracy, approvals, and timely launches. You will analyze setup requests, maintain master data standards, and advocate process improvements to reduce cycle times while promoting compliance and

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.

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 Materials 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical

Organized

Detail oriented

Process driven

Influence without authority

ERP systems

SAP experience

MS Office/SharePoint

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

MS Office/SharePoint

Job description

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 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