Manage backend processes to support optimization of SBU portfolios:  In the role, the Product Specialist will coordinate with EHS/Regulatory, Product Support, Manufacturing and Planning to make changes to the portfolio offerings.  Key functions will involve:

• Executing product deletions in NPIR/SAP
• Creating product plant extensions in NPIR/SAP
• Creating sales org extensions in NPIR/SAP
• Creating packaging additions in NPIR/SAP
• Adding new product names in NPIR/SAP
• Creating Fast Track requests to provide needed information relative to product changes and market needs.

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Update and maintain product price book in alignment with SBU Strategy 

• Submit pricing changes, including price increases, in timely manner to regional pricing
• For new products, submit list, target, and floor prices to regional pricing

Work with Regional SBU, Global SBU directors and Pricing Leads to gain a working knowledge of how to develop pricing strategies

Optimize SBU Profitability

• Identify and support profitability improvement opportunities
• Provide input into potential product mix impact by SBU
• Ensure accurate product costing at raw material and manufacturing levels

Update product communications

• Review and update product information in Product Selection guides, working with marketing and APPL to execute
• Properly maintain new/updated/deleted product content on ACUMEN, including product data sheets (PDS) and associated literature