Raw Material Specialist - Singapore - AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel

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Singapore

2 weeks ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

Date:
Jun 13, 2023

Location:
Singapore, SG

Company:
AkzoNobel

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years.

As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products.

Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe.

We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader.

It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Key Accountabilities:

This is a 1 Year Contract Role,

Maintain and develop good knowledge of classification and labelling (GHS), country inventory and material registration.
Create and maintain raw materials data into systems in a timely and accurate way.
Question validity, verify accuracy of data and seek advice to maintain raw material/substance properties in PV and SAP EH&S ensuring compliance to regulatory and company policies.
Conduct national inventory reviews, and company procedure reviews such as for the Priority Substance program.
Understand the importance of consistent data management across the various platforms including connectivity with the business processes and creates plans for improvement where relevant.
Raw material (SDS/TDS/Regulatory) documents management, and keep documents up to date.
Respond to internal customers and resolve raw material and/or product issues accurately and in a timely fashion.
Provide guidance to assure compliance for AkzoNobel raw materials and products.
Communicate effectively both internally (other departments) and externally (Customers, regulators, suppliers, trade associations)
Contribute to cross functional project teams as required
Develop a basic understanding of markets, customer needs and relevant regulatory topics affecting the business
Support the impact assessment on classification changes to products and communicating to the business. Assist to Identify potential noncompliances and areas of risk to the business, and contribute to improvement plans.

Experience:

University Degree or equivalent in Scientific discipline
Organized and a strong attention to detail
Fluent written and spoken English, fluent in local language(s)
Good interpersonal skills, working well as part of a team (essential)
Ability to understand and interpret complex information and make informed decisions based on that material (essential)
Ability to produce clear and comprehensive reports and make recommendations using the available data (essential).

- min 2 years relevant experience (desirable)

Background in product regulations, hazard communication and product stewardship (desirable)
Experience of working in an industrial environment (desirable)
Experience of working within the framework of a quality management system (eg ISO 9001:2008) (desirable)
Good literacy and numeracy skills (essential).
Competence in the use of Microsoft Office (essential).
Experience working with ProductVision software/ SAPSaturn.(desirable)
Working understanding of applicable Chemical/Product Regulations (essential).
An inquisitive nature and commitment to understanding the needs of SMUs and customers (essential).

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self.

We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.

For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.

In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 31730