ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Product Specialist is responsible for the overall activities related to product formulation and testing requirements established in SAP. In addition, support investigation and answering of customer inquiries, providing local and national support for Operations, PM, Technical labs, NACS, Sales and CTS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support SAP formula, Quality test, specifications and methods entry across all Product lines.
• Monitor SAP Inquiry submissions for prompt investigation and processing to support optimal operation processing for customer orders.
• Support request for product cost simulations.
• Steward and analysis for SAP data integrity and reduced proliferation of products.
• Provide backfill support for other Product Specialist
• Support local manufacturing teams with product specific support in the areas of product substitution and quality control specifications.
• Support national laboratories in the building and extension of approved NPCT templates across NAI manufacturing sites
• Facilitate local system (SAP) functions that are consistent with the role (inquiries)
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Sales, PM, Technical labs, RCML’s and Quality.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Strong computer skills with various applications including Microsoft Excel and SAP 
• Ability to extract data and run reports for data analysis 
• Familiarity with various Product lines / chemistries (water, solvent and paste inks) associated with our industry (flexographic solvent) a plus
• English, Strong written and oral presentation skills 
• Advanced project management skills / Strong leadership and coaching skills / math skills required
• Strong leadership and coaching skills a plus
• Knowledge of printing technologies (offset lithography, flexography, Gravure)
• Knowledge of manufacturing and QC processes, and color 
• Prior experience in inventory management / supply chain, colormatching labs, Quality Control, or Technical Laboratory environments is beneficial but not required.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.