Product Stewardship Specialist

The Product Stewardship Department is instrumental to ensure that our products always are available for customers with the correct product information in an efficient way.

The department is responsible for creating and managing product master data and technical product documentation for Jotun Performance Coatings to ensure compliance with internal and external business rules. This also includes responsibility for work processes, digital tools and interaction with a large network of people across functions and regions.

We are looking for a pro-active and structured person to contribute in our journey to streamline product data, processes and digital support for efficient product assortment management for all product categories and regions. In this you will work closely with many people and departments.

Product Stewardship Department is organized in Performance Coatings Global Marketing and the position reports to the Product Stewardship Manager.

Responsibilities

Create and manage product master data to ensure that products sold in Jotun has the correct set up to be manufactured, sold, and documented.

Guide the organization and manage adherence to the product code structure.

Create and maintain Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Application Guides (AG)

Create labels and provide support to the users and factories.

Administration of the color approval process.

Participate and contribute with expertise to various cross functional projects.

Contribute to improving our digital solutions providing product data to internal/external interfaces.

Responsibility for selected digital tools e.g. Product master data and paint system data-bases.

Offer fast support to the global network by following up on enquires to the department.

Conduct other relevant Product Stewardship tasks and assignments.

What we look for:

We are looking for an improvement-oriented person with digital competence, understanding of data management and ability to collaborate with others to support business priorities and needs.

Required qualifications

Bachelor graduate within relevant subject and relevant job experience.

Skilled in Microsoft 365 platform and complex IT systems (Ex. ERP)

Experience with product master-data creation and use across digital platforms is preferred.

Experience with creating technical product documentation and labels is preferred

Interest in digitalization of processes and open for learning and implementing new practices.

A business-oriented mindset to align data management and activities with business goals.

Skills related to defining and communicating digital needs to support our product processes.

Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and departments.

English is our work-language.

Preferred

Knowledge and experience related to management of data and related processes is an advantage.

Different functional backgrounds and work experience can be relevant for this position.

Personal qualities

You are organized and planning well, set clear goals and use available resources effectively

Connect with people who can support you with achieving goals and use those connections effectively

Quickly analyze and understand issues and problems, and make logical decisions based on your analysis

Have expert skills and knowledge in your own field and appreciate ongoing professional learning

Follow the policies and processes of the company, execute plans with dedication and determination, and deliver high quality results

Work well with others, exchange knowledge, experience and information, and support in achieving team goals

What do we offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits

Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities