Application Specialist

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UPM Raflatac is looking for an Application Specialist in Mills River, North Carolina who will be responsible for assigned daily claim activities and immediate response to sales/customers for product defect or performance issues. Responsible for reviewing the test results of claimed defects of finished and trial products according to specifications.  Also responsible for final classification of short claims, entry, and verification of data in ICS, handling of received claim samples, handling completed claims documents and claims reporting. Acts as the Communicator and customer voice within all departments as it relates to claims and inquiries.

Greetings from your future manager

It's a great day to greet a new Application Specialist to the collaborative Claims Team at UPM Raflatac. We are committed to ensuring customer happiness by delivering first-rate products coupled with stellar customer support. As an Application Specialist, your responsibilities include resolving customer claims, handling returns, and addressing quality issues. Your responsibilities will include identifying root causes and collaborating closely with our quality, laboratory, and supply chain teams to implement effective solutions. Are you willing to be an integral part of enhancing our high-quality service standards at UPM Raflatac and elevate the customer experience? If so, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact!- Lisa Decarlo, Application Engineering and Claims Supervisor

What you will do

• Coordinate complaints and remarks
• Evaluate test results to determine cause and work closely with the Coating Quality Engineers on corrective actions. Follow up claim trends and preventive/corrective actions
• Maintain regular communications back to customers regarding resolution of claims as well as the communication back on any corrective actions
• Communicate with raw material suppliers on additional performance testing
• Maintains open communications with Product Development on product deficiency matters
• Evaluate all customer inquiries and direct to the right team within the company for more detailed and technical answers
• Customer visits as required
• Perform all activities in full compliance of all laws, safety, and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Perform all responsibilities consistent with the Roles and Responsibilities defined in the company’s OHS Standards and Guidelines

Who you are

• You have a university degree in a relevant field, min. 5 years of experience in a similar role or field
• You have a customer focus
• You communicate effectively
• You can plan and align activities to see a project through to completion
• You have experience or knowledge of the packaging or labelling industry
• You have the capability to train others and transfer knowledge
• You have experience working in a team setting
• You are fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish a benefit

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

Travel requirements: up to 10%

Workplace type: on-site

Are you interested? Send your application and CV in via our recruiting system until December 25, 2024.

If you have any technical issues with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] or 877-723-5247.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

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.

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 12 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 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labelling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

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