Job Introduction
We have a fantastic opportunity for a rare character to join our ever-growing team as a Product Lifecycle Controller for 6 months, to manage packs and materials through the product lifecycle management (PLM) process, minimising obsolescence
Main Responsibility
- Support Demand & Supply KPIs such as inventory and obsolescence through active involvement with the PLM & SLOB processes
- Produce regular reports on products and inventory levels as SKUs move through the PLM process
- Manage the end of life process for selected projects & brands in line with agreed SLAs
- Support PSC teams through the IFS end of life approval process
- Drive the clean-up of master data in IFS, and reduction of the SKU portfolio
- Raise material requisitions for obsolete material stocks and arrange the necessary authorisation and disposal
- Participate fully in the Global Innovation Process when required
Our Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret data and related cost implications across multiple systems
- Proven track record of managing data related projects within a global FMCG environment.
- Competency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Visio and SharePoint)
Desirable:
- Educated to degree level, preferably in a mathematical or finance based discipline or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of IFS system and processes
- Previous experience of product lifecycle management processes
Personal Characteristics:
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships to achieve results
- Pragmatic problem solver with the ability to contend with and deliver conflicting priorities
- Self-starter with great communication skills and the ability to work alone or part of a wider team
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a passion and commitment to deliver continuous improvement
What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.
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