Specification Data Administrator - 3 month placement

Introducción del empleo

William Grant & Sons’ is a fifth-generation Scottish family distiller, with nearly three thousand employees globally, and a portfolio of premium brands including Glenfiddich Single Malt whisky, Hendricks Gin and Sailor Jerry rum. At William Grant & Sons, you will be empowered to excel. We aim to be a home where rare characters thrive, and we value every employee for their skills, experience and perspectives. 

 ”INSPIRED BY OUR INDEPENDENT SPIRIT, WE CREATE OUR OWN LEGACY.”

Our New Product Development (NPD) team have the unique position of linking the creative brand ideas of our marketing colleagues, with the reality of our operational capabilities. We achieve this through our structured process involving design agencies, packaging suppliers and production colleagues to deliver a high-quality product to our consumers.

This 12-week NPD Summer Placement is a rare and exciting opportunity to start building the foundation for a successful career. We are looking for two students to join our team to support our NPD project managers. You would be based at our bottling site in Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill, where we produce more than 12 million cases of spirit every year. 

Responsabilidad del cargo

This 12-week placement has a specific focus on supporting NPD and CSR teams in the management and population of critical master data, derived from our component packaging specifications and entering this into our systems to facilitate mandatory reporting. You will be immersed in understanding spirits packaging componentry, and learn about environmental packaging legislation and it’s reporting requirements.  

During your placement you will work autonomously to:

• Technically evaluate, analyse and interpret component specifications to extract key elements of critical master data.
• Update critical material characteristics to defined standards within our IFS system in a timely manner that meets business needs.
• Communicate and co-ordinate with the wider team on task status to ensure work is delivered in line with project timelines.
• Liaise with packaging suppliers to request key elements of specification data.
• Report overall status of data entry against set targets. 
• Maintainregular feedback to overall working group to ensure any roadblocks are managed.

Nuestro candidato ideal

Are you a current student looking to build experience within a global business which promotes the development of rare characters? Our ideal candidate will:

• Be studying a materials science, technical or design related degree. 
• Have an interest in understanding packaging componentry, it’s functions and materials. 
• A good understanding of specifications and technical drawings. 
• Strong organisational skills, be analytical and willing to learn new software. 
• Ability to show initiative, understand processes, build relationships, and solve problems. 
• Some experience of working within a cross-functional team, and an ability to provide regular updates and reports. 

Here at William Grant & Sons we are not only defined by our history but also inspired by the future. Our employees are at the heart of the business, and everyone has a voice. Our flat organisational structure means that our owners and senior managers are accessible. Decisions are made quickly, and new ideas and entrepreneurial thinking are embraced and rewarded. We want to attract the best people to learn and grow with our business. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please apply by attaching a single document containing your CV and answers to the following questions:

• What attracts you to apply for the placement within William Grant & Sons and the spirits industry?
• How do you perceive this will help you achieve your career aspirations? 

We also understand you may have existing commitments or holidays in place, so would be grateful if you could indicate your availability throughout the Summer. 

Qué podemos ofrecerte?

• The chance to obtain valuable industry contacts including our senior leadership. 
• The chance to enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands at a discounted price.

Acerca de 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.