PRODUCT LIFECYCLE DATA ANALYST

Product Lifecycle Data Analyst, McCormick Australia

• Opportunity to work from Moorabbin, VIC or Palmwoods, QLD sites
• Work with well known brands in one of Australia's best FMCG businesses
• Make your mark whilst contributing to the McCormick long term plan
  

It's an exciting time to be in APZ - McCormicks growth region. Our business here is transforming in remarkable ways. From the rice and spice fields of India and South East Asia to Australia's herb farms, our mosaic of rich distinct cultures inspires the boldest of flavours. Our headquarters and TIC in Singapore, along with our new and transformed facilities in Thailand, India and Australia are powering our regional growth ambitions. Here you'll find a culture that celebrates the best of both; the energy of and pulse of a startup and the solid legacy of our McCormick brand. We're a region on the rise - bold, committed and hungry - so only changemakers need apply!

Reporting to the Commercialisation Manager within the Marketing department, this role is responsible for the build of product master data utilizing SAP & QAD to support all business functions; and to review, improve and develop product lifecycle processes to assist the business to better utilize SAP and QAD. Liaising with many departments and key subject matter experts, this role will be responsible for the deletion and change of all materials/products both current and new. Initially you would be capturing all available data within internal systems for future interfacing and E-commerce.

Our Company

What if there was a company who puts people first - people who take what they do seriously, but not themselves? People who strive for excellence, have a great attitude, care for the safety of each other and our consumers, people who are innovative and lead by example - because these are the values necessary for a successful career with McCormick Australia.

McCormick’s Passion for Flavour is brought to life through our consumer brands Gourmet Garden, Keen’s, Aeroplane, French’s and Frank’s. But more than this, we are passionate about our people and our supportive, high performance culture - that’s what it takes to build Australia’s Leading Flavour Company!

Ongoing training will lead into being a SAP super user, and key subject matter expert for E-commerce functions within the business. Working with all relevant departments, sites, and divisions within the business to capture data to support E-commerce. Challenge and question data with subject matter experts as required.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of end to end business processes and how master data impacts and affects these processes, as well as general knowledge of retail industry useful for understanding and evaluating data.

Role Responsibilities

• Delete and change all SAP and QAD master data items, for the complete lifecycle of the product
• Participate in new product development processes to ensure all data is captured by subject matter experts to support B2B and B2C processes
• Ensure integrity of data for EDI, B2B and B2C information interfaces, including regular audit reports
• Support with GSX for new customers progressing on the EDI platform
• Communicate to other departments as data is required or requires changing and action such as deletions, exposure and financial impact
  

Technical Skills & Experience Required

• High attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced excel
• Exceptional cross functional communication skills
• Ability to adapt to the agile needs of the business
• Ability to understand change management (for when the position progresses to SAP global integration)
• Ability to make/grow internal relationships and influencing skills to meet timelines
  

This role requires a sophisticated level of problem-solving capability and the ability to think a problem through from end to end. With the B2B environment still evolving, the ability to research and propose solutions that may not currently be in use is critical, whether this is through utilizing the existing data better or developing new processes.

We are seeking someone who has a methodical and considered approach.

Our ambitions are bold. If you are a change-maker with a passion for flavour and an appetite for a good challenge, come have a seat at our table. Your application will be treated in strict confidence.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you 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.