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UPM Raflatac is looking for a
Product Specialist located in
Mills River, North Carolina. Greetings from your future manager: I am pleased to welcome a new Product Specialist to our team. Our goal is to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality products and premium service to our customers. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across all departments in a global company. If you shine in creative problem-solving and are motivated to contribute positively, I warmly invite you to apply and join our team." - Zach Franklin, Director, Variable Information Label Solutions.
What you will do - Monitor product performance and report data. Provide recommendations back to the Product Managers ensuring product supports the company's overall strategy and goals
- Support internal processes/systems for planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle
- Prepare and administer commercial documentation
- Maintain product data in multiple systems
- Review product life cycle on product portfolios, to alert when product needs change or discontinuation
- Handle product lines maintenance tasks, allocating the right product offer to products and to enable use of global products regionally
- Support Product Managers with business analysis as required for gaps or actions plans to be implemented in the region
Who you are - You have Bachelor's degree in relevant field or corresponding experience
- You have 0-3 years of product marketing, business development or product management experience? Recent college graduates considered with internship experience
- You have paper or packaging industry experience or exposure (optional)
- You are willing to learn, you have a growth mindset which encourages curiosity learning
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- You are able to remain open amidst fluctuating business conditions
- You are able to prioritize initiatives based on business case facts
This is what we offer for you: - A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
- A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
- Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
- Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
- Comprehensive benefit package: UPM's benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
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Additional information: Location:
Mills River, North Carolina, USA. Ability to travel approximately 5-10% of the time If you are interested in this job offer, please submit your application via Apply button by
May 12th, 2025. Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered. For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at
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This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM's growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more:
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