Overview
PURPOSE & IMPACT:
This role is known for being part of the RDQ technical data team, contributing to the delivery of complete, compliant technical data (specification, BOMs etc). They work across all relevant technical data systems (including Interspec and SAP), contributing to the delivery of innovation projects as well as driving data compliance to external standards and review requirements. The role requires a broad working knowledge of all areas of RDQ technical data, including specifications and master data, but will typically focus on specific areas of expertise and responsibility.
We need someone who is motivated to deliver complete/compliant data and to manage their workload. Able to follow specific processes, whilst also being willing and able to chase colleagues and suppliers for information. They are recognised as experts in their specific area of responsibility and have a positive proactive approach to supporting and helping the wider RDQ team. They look for ways to improve processes and to drive insight and understanding from data.
Responsibilities
Specifications
* Write specifications to meet Nomad Foods Europe standards and ensure they have been signed by suppliers, where required, to protect the business from potential liability
* Conduct timely specification reviews and update as required, to ensure specifications remain technically correct and in place for tender, BRC audit etc.
NPD support/SAP interface
* Raise codes/complete basic master data in SAP for new products/packs as required
* Plan, build and monitor new/existing product specification hierarchy and ensure completion; provision of BoMs to SAP to enable production orders and purchasing
Data Reporting
* Awareness of Technical Data portfolio completeness and compliance
* As required, support rapid and professional incident support by expert interrogation & extraction of specifications data
Training & Best Practice
* Support R&D Technical Training programmes as required
Business awareness
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in R&D and other functions (MUs, SUs, QA, Procurement)
* Embrace company values and culture change (eg Breakthrough Thinking) and drive continuous self-development
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant science related subject
* A basic understanding or working knowledge of the following areas:
o Specification origination
o Recipe systems/SAP
o Food raw material and processes
o Product design and development
o Quality Assurance
o Consumer and customer requirements
o Local and European Food Product and labelling regulations
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