- Location
- Costa Rica - Heredia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Product Portfolio Specialist
Huntsman is seeking a Product Portfolio Specialist supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Costa Rica. This position will report to the Product Portfolio Manager.
Job Scope
The Product Portfolio Specialist will support the continued optimization of the Americas Advanced Materials product portfolio. This role is responsible for executing portfolio management activities, maintaining product master data, supporting portfolio lifecycle changes, monitoring costs and inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective portfolio performance and alignment with business objectives.
In summary, as the Product Portfolio Specialist, you will:
- Execute product portfolio management processes and track portfolio lifecycle performance.
- Manage Advanced Materials product portfolio information in SAP and Master Data systems.
- Execute portfolio change activities within the SAP Material Master module while ensuring process compliance.
- Review and track portfolio costs in collaboration with procurement and manufacturing teams.
- Support the innovation stage gate process and ensure timely completion of portfolio-related tasks.
- Review opportunity pipeline projects to validate capacity, timelines, and Material Master Data alignment.
- Monitor and report project-related inventory in partnership with Supply Chain.
- Maintain portfolio sample inventory and support the Operational Marketing team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Technical Service, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Regulatory.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office days are required, due specific business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, or a related business discipline.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
- Experience working with SAP, including Material Master module.
- Fluent English communication skills (written, reading, and oral).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent follow-up and task management skills.
- Ability to work independently with a positive attitude.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and timelines.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting product portfolio management processes.
- Experience working with innovation stage gate processes.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle management and portfolio optimization activities.
- Experience collaborating with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.
Working Environment
- Office-based environment with frequent interaction across global and cross-functional teams.
- Travel up to 10% of the time.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.
Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubicon, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers.
Additional Locations:
