
R&D Regional Systems Functional Analyst - Track, Trace, Control Product
1–2 days/week at home
Core hours 11–3
Dog friendly
Job Description
Job Description:
R42778 / R42779
Title:
R&D Regional Systems Functional Analyst – Track, Trace, Control Product (Q1)
Overview
As part of the newly formed MGS (Mars Global Services) R&D team, we are looking to appoint a number of Functional Analysts to support our quality and R&D systems and processes. Their role is to ensure the sustainability and maintenance of deployed enterprise R&D systems/ platforms in the region, across all segments (Mars Wrigley, Petcare and Food) and deliver functional expertise to the business. This role has responsibility for operational support of R&D/Quality systems for the business units and will drive business process compliance, continuous improvements/ upgrades and knowledge management. This role supports the Corporate R&D digitalization roadmap by owning the implementation of new capabilities in the business units, working closely with Corporate R&D Systems product owners, segment/unit stakeholders and Mars Digital Technology partners. Regional Functional Experts ensures compliance to data quality requirements and works with Segment Data custodians to identify and address compliance gaps in the business units.
This role can be based in the United Kingdom in Slough (ISB) or Waltham (WAL), Hungary in Bokoros (BOK), Poland in Sochaczew (SOC), Egypt in October City (OCT). Working in a hybrid model, we expect ~50% home site attendance and candidates need to be based within commuting distance from one of these Mars sites.
This role will specialise in the following Mars Market Traceability system capabilities:
Nexus PRIMP
Nexus Finished Goods Non-Conformance
NEXUS GRID
Atlas Market Traceability and Finished Goods Hold and Release
Agnostic Traceability
This is a great opportunity to commence in a newly structured R&D team and get an in-depth understanding of both quality processes and the systems that support them.
What are we looking for?
Degree level in a Food Science / Food Quality degree (this is mandatory)
Ideally the candidate will have some work experience in an R&D / Quality function within an FMCG environment
What will be your key responsibilities?
Change Management – BAU & New Capabilities
Business Process - Support global and segment process owners in process compliance
Data quality - Communicate data quality trends to the Segment Data Architect
Deployment - Owns system and process implementation in the region/segment per global requirements
Super User Activities - responsible for maintenance of technical and master data as part of system configuration
Knowledge Management - responsible for maintenance and creation of standard global training documentation in English
Communication - responsible for cascading system changes to key users/end users.
Testing - Responsible for cascading system changes to key users/end users.
Issue resolution - Analysis of incident trends and SLAs for region/segments to drive CIs
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
For a confidential chat about this vacancy, please contact Bhavika Upton (Senior Talent Acquisition Partner).
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Company benefits
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Working at Mars UK
Company employees
4000 In the UK
Gender diversity (male:female)
57:43
Office locations
London, Slough, Waltham, Castle Cary, Birstall, Plymouth
Hiring Countries
United Kingdom

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