R&D Analyst - Specification Management, Raw Materials

R&D Analyst - Specification Management, Raw Materials (Third Party Payroll Position)

Role & responsibilities

• Support PLM data preparation tasks, including data migration, cleansing, validation, and standardisation.
• Organise and format BPL-Data team extracts into clear, user-friendly outputs that supports Specification Managers in preparing RM specification
• Monitor data quality metrics, identify deviations, and communicate required corrections to relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with RM Specification Managers to understand data needs, priorities and timelines.
• Support alignment and harmonization efforts across sites including helping identify duplicates and ensuring consistency of data fields.
• Support in preparation of data packs and document updates required for raw material specifications or compliance needs.
• Support the development of dashboards and reports (e.g., PowerBI) that highlights list of raw materials for the focus sites and track data quality, progress or KPIs.
• Escalate documentation or data-related issues and support resolution through timely communication with the Manager.

Preferred candidate profile

• A degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline (ideally Chemistry)
• Strong data handling and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience or strong aptitude in database management, reporting tools or analytics (e.g., Power BI, SQL, excel).
• System-savvy: good knowledge of computerised systems, database management, reporting applications (e.g. PowerBI) and MS Office with particular proficiency with generating excel based reports via queries of complex and varied data sets
• Confident presentation skills to multiple audience types (e.g. technical peers & executive summaries) inclusive of preparation of data reports
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with data and documents
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage routine tasks effectively
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to operate effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of corporate codes of conduct.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are advantageous).
• Understanding of the product lifecycle and of regulatory environment of the FMCG sector.
• Proactive mindset aligned with RB Core Values, demonstrating teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement.

Essential Fit Criteria

• Experience working with Raw Materials including familiarity with key supplier documents, raw material function and systems / databases
• Demonstrated data-savvy mindset, with ability to work confidently with datasets, identify inconsistencies and support data preparation or quality improvement activities
• Experience of supporting change within changing landscape to bring efficiency and improvements for the team and wider business.