Product Change Analyst

Job title: Product Change Analyst – 12month FTC 

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Fareham, UK 

GLS: P02

Working hours: Mon – Fri 37.5 hours a week

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary – What to expect: 

This role will be based onsite, reporting to a site lead working to support the wider global team. Responsible for assisting CooperVision in the execution of our global data management strategy with the administration and maintenance of enterprise item master data. This role is also responsible for the packaging change activities within the Global Supply Chain, supporting new product launches and product update activities. 

This role is responsible for the set-up and maintenance of the master data in Informatica iMDM system and supporting ERP systems. The Packaging Change activities support global packaging/ distribution sites secondary packaging requirements during approval through to live in production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage packaging components, bills of materials, and change orders within quality management systems. 

• Coordinate packaging change workflows, ensuring timely approvals and resolution of queries across departments. 

• Support new product launches by linking packaging activities, item master data, and product change processes. 

• Liaise with suppliers to manage packaging proofs and ensure readiness for production implementation. 

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for packaging, item master data, product launches, discontinuations, and system-related changes. 

• Maintain, update, and govern product and item master data across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product launches, acquisitions, system implementations, and data conversion activities. 

• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies through reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. 

• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance data quality, efficiency, and business performance. 

• Support testing, validation, and quality assurance activities for system enhancements and process changes. 

• Perform data quality audits and ensure adherence to governance, regulatory, and organisational standards. 

• Manage barcode allocation and distribution, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. 

• Prepare reports, analyse data trends, and provide expertise on master data structures, processes, and system functionality. 

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to resolve issues and support business objectives.

A full job description is available upon request. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self Motivated, ability to work independently as well as a strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.  Ability to drive to root cause.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks, and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to effectively communicate standards and standard processes and to understand and document processes.

• Well organized and detail oriented with the ability to perform to a high level of accuracy in all tasks 

• Highly adaptable, flexible and willing to accept new ideas, processes and procedures

• Good knowledge of Excel is essential (specifically working with macros, formulas and text/character)

Experience:

• Previous experience with at least one ERP system (Baan, SAP, etc)

• Previous experience with planning systems and master data management systems, a plus. 

• Initiative - to be able to proactively identify, process and question base information and with minimal supervision 

• Good PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field or 5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   

What we offer:

You will receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more! We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we will give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.  We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you will be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. 

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future, and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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