R&D Capabilities Analyst

Job Description
What's on the Menu:
We are looking for an inspirational, experienced professional, who will play a strong role in driving the Transformation across R&D for the International Zone. The role is part of R&D Emerging Markets and Developed Markets and will report into the International R&D Transformation Lead.
The Capabilities Analyst is responsible for the Product Lifecycle Management process within R&D. This responsibility consists of 1) owning the process by which specification are managed within R&D EM&DM; 2) Training and coaching of users in the process and any associated tools; 3) Supporting and enhancing the digital tools for spec management and reporting. The analyst will partner with global R&D and PLM users, R&D teams inside R&D EMDM and across the zones and users in other functions.
Specifically the Analysts will be the main EM&DM project lead in the project to transition from the current system into a new system.
Key Ingredients:

• Own and maintain the process of PLM in R&D EM&DM.
• Support the trouble shooting and enhancement of the PLM system
• Train and support users on both the process and the system.
• Continuously improve the data quality of our specifications.
• Challenge and improve our current way of working.
• Engage across the EMDM with all team to harmonize and elevate the process.
• Engage with the NA team to align on ways of working and drive global harmonization.
• Be the key member of the project team to replace the current system for R&D EM&DM.

Recipe for Success: Apply if it sounds like you
Please note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included), or be an EU Citizen, in order to proceed for this position. Please make sure you put your nationality on your resume. Unfortunately, we can't proceed with non-European citizens who need support for a working permit.
Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience working with PLM system and structures
• IT project management / key participant experience
• Understand how to collect and safeguard implementation of key requirements
• Ability to think along with the implementation team to find solutions in system or process
• Ability to work with large sets of data and to measure data quality
• Good problem solving/analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience with the CPG industry a plus.
• Keen interest in technical solutions.

What we offer you / You deserve

• An ambitious employer; we want to the best for you;
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
• Reimbursement travel expenses;
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

We hope you find a seat at our table!
Location(s)
Amsterdam, Nijmegen
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.