Product Specialist
Nouryon, Chicago, IL, United States
Overview
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. In this role, you will take ownership of managing the surfactant product portfolio across key North American production sites, including Fort Worth, Houston, and Toller. As a Product Specialist, you will ensure effective lifecycle management, performance, and strategic alignment of products manufactured at these locations. This role is office-based and can be performed from either our Houston, TX or Chicago, IL locations. Responsibilities
Be an integral member of the Product Specialist team supporting Performance Formulations. Continuously review existing procedures and tools, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving enhancements. Collaborate with PSRA on regional and global product registrations to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Manage REACH registrations and monitor substance volume tracking requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert on product and application-related topics. Participate in and/or coordinate projects related to new product introductions, specification updates, and procedural changes. Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related activities at assigned production locations. Develop and provide product specifications for external materials such as Product Data Sheets (PDS) and brochures. Issue official statements concerning raw materials and finished products. Respond to product-related inquiries, including prioritized customer questionnaires. Contribute to and maintain standardized product and plant statements. Drive product lifecycle management activities, including commercialization, product changes, and product phase-outs. Identify and recommend candidates for product elimination to reduce portfolio complexity, and support execution of these initiatives. Evaluate opportunities for product consolidation to maximize return on investment across production sites. Ensure accurate HS code classification to support efficient import/export operations. Participate as a member of the Accolade New Product Project Team. Contribute to and/or coordinate inputs for New Product Evaluation Documents. Maintain and update product data across systems, including the Active Product List (input role) and SAP nomenclature and product hierarchy. Qualifications
A BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related chemical discipline 5–7 years of relevant experience in the chemical industry, such as R&D, product safety, or production Knowledge of the assigned product portfolio and production locations is preferred A background in chemical regulatory affairs is considered an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Strong ability to build and maintain networks through a service-oriented, organized, flexible, and reliable approach Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Solid working knowledge of SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Additional Information
This role is office-based and can be performed from either our Houston, TX or Chicago, IL locations, with approximately 10% travel required. Role reports directly into the Product Director, Surfactants.
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At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. In this role, you will take ownership of managing the surfactant product portfolio across key North American production sites, including Fort Worth, Houston, and Toller. As a Product Specialist, you will ensure effective lifecycle management, performance, and strategic alignment of products manufactured at these locations. This role is office-based and can be performed from either our Houston, TX or Chicago, IL locations. Responsibilities
Be an integral member of the Product Specialist team supporting Performance Formulations. Continuously review existing procedures and tools, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving enhancements. Collaborate with PSRA on regional and global product registrations to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Manage REACH registrations and monitor substance volume tracking requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert on product and application-related topics. Participate in and/or coordinate projects related to new product introductions, specification updates, and procedural changes. Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related activities at assigned production locations. Develop and provide product specifications for external materials such as Product Data Sheets (PDS) and brochures. Issue official statements concerning raw materials and finished products. Respond to product-related inquiries, including prioritized customer questionnaires. Contribute to and maintain standardized product and plant statements. Drive product lifecycle management activities, including commercialization, product changes, and product phase-outs. Identify and recommend candidates for product elimination to reduce portfolio complexity, and support execution of these initiatives. Evaluate opportunities for product consolidation to maximize return on investment across production sites. Ensure accurate HS code classification to support efficient import/export operations. Participate as a member of the Accolade New Product Project Team. Contribute to and/or coordinate inputs for New Product Evaluation Documents. Maintain and update product data across systems, including the Active Product List (input role) and SAP nomenclature and product hierarchy. Qualifications
A BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related chemical discipline 5–7 years of relevant experience in the chemical industry, such as R&D, product safety, or production Knowledge of the assigned product portfolio and production locations is preferred A background in chemical regulatory affairs is considered an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Strong ability to build and maintain networks through a service-oriented, organized, flexible, and reliable approach Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Solid working knowledge of SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Additional Information
This role is office-based and can be performed from either our Houston, TX or Chicago, IL locations, with approximately 10% travel required. Role reports directly into the Product Director, Surfactants.
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