SPECIFICATION & CERTIFICATION ANALYST

Raw Material Data Specialist (for North America region)

Łódź, Poland

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection, processing and maintenance of raw material & packaging technical data and associated systems, e.g. SAP, DevEX, Corporate Specifications 
• Proactive and reactive communication with ingredients and packaging supplier to collect required level of information
• Population of ingredients data in a timely manner to ensure continuous production and that business needs are met.
• Management of Corporate Specifications data accuracy and endorsement by suppliers
• Revision, assessment and approval of quality and regulatory documentation for ingredients
• Support McCormick manufacturing sites during 3rd party audits.
• Acts as first point of contact for any technical queries related to Raw Material data
• Responsible for producing accurate performance KPI’s.
• Providing weekly/ monthly reports/ updates on project progress to the Team Manager.
• Prepare data searches and WU reports in a timely manner and appropriate accuracy
• Actively participates in Raw Material & Packaging related projects
• Proactively performing root cause analysis and generating process improvement ideas.
• Effective communication management between key stakeholders, suppliers and other Technical Shared Services departments in terms of new ingredients and packaging materials approval and existing data maintenance

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• High University diploma in Food Science related discipline
• 1-year experience in the Food industry or similar area
• Good analytical skills
• Organized, methodical, detail-oriented and able to multitask
• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively, with a high sense of urgency
• Proactive and flexible approach
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across the business functions, and work effectively as part of a team
• Critical Thinking & Problem solving
• Statistical skills
• Project Management Skills
• Fluent English
• Advanced level of computer literacy (specifically Excel, SAP, Outlook and Lotus Notes desirable)
• Food law knowledge will be an advantage
• Knowledge of Food Safety Quality Systems/Food Certification Standards (Halal/Kosher/Organic) will be and advantage
• Ability to work on rotating afternoon shift

Agencies:  McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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