Supply Chain Analyst - Product Lifecycle

Supply Chain Analyst - Product Lifecycle 

Remote Working 

12 month contract with potential of extension

£15-£20 per hour 

Inside IR35 

• The Product Lifecycle Management Analyst is a GS1 subject matter expert and is responsible for leading execution of material master data activities resulting in timely, accurate and meaningful governance and adherence within the In Market organisation
• The role will manage the life cycle from creation to deactivation of finished goods, co-packed items, POS and packaging materials. 
• The role has accountability for co-ordinating the workflow among key stakeholders, approvers and data originators and in accordance with GS1/business rules and specific market policies, to ensure 'On-Time' data quality and accuracy
• Collect/collate end to end alignment/communication of master data with the wider business

Responsibilities: 

•  As GS1 Subject matter expert, provide guidance to the business on the interpretation and implementation of business data standards and GS1 rules e.g. Version or Root Code Change or Soft/Hard Switch
• Manage and Execute the code life cycle of finished and co-packed goods, POS and packaging materials, from creation and modification to deactivation and communicating the code once available through supply chain, PLM and/or commercial business  (CLC Tracker, TopCat Workflow, Co-Pack Tool, askPLM App)
• Drive GS1 governance and adherence at regional level, e.g. by means of forum and/or regional network of Masterdata Analysts (attend the IMSC Data Check Ins and provide input and share output)
• Provide single point of contact to local business regarding data quality and accuracy and Conduct review of measures to address data errors and any discrepancies (Customer requests for packaging waste data, COSHH, WEEE, Commodity codes etc)
• Ensures master data deliverables are done on time and on specification in business projects
• Obtains missing Certificate of Analysis upon request from the 3PLs
• Maintains Serialisation Product Master Data and Serialisation Flag in collaboration with the  Regulatory and Quality teams.
• Maintains Selfcare Packaging changes administrative responsibilities. 
• Ongoing maintenance in collaboration with regional and local networks. 
• Support in preparation for internal and external audits.
• Creates and maintains regular and ad hoc Supply Chain Purchase Orders, making Goods Receipts and maintenance of PO reports.

Experience:  

• Supply chain master data in global regulated component manufacturing industry, preferably medical device or pharmaceutical planning
• Familiarity with relevant legislation – e.g. GMP
• Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge, Skills and capabilities:   

• Ability to apply project and personal leadership to successfully achieve project, team and individual goals.
• Ability to share knowledge and personal experience with peers. Coach others when appropriate.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships, considering diverse perspectives and styles.
• Ability to target communications as appropriate for the audience and make presentations to a small to medium sized audience.
• Ability to influence others in an agile environment
• Ability to challenge the status quo and evaluate processes to determine if refinements would enhance speed of results and productivity or quality &/or Ability to work with Continuous Improvement tools.
• Demonstrated proficient user of SAP or other leading planning tools
• Demonstrated aptitude for diagnostics and problem-solving, training and oral and written communications

Education:   

• University Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Supply Chain