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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a
broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National
and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our
production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own
branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a
good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our
game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges
and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have
passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Summary Description:
The Functional Analyst – SAP S/4HANA Production Execution, Quality Management
& Laboratory Information Management will be responsible for leading,
designing, implementing, and supporting business solutions across SAP S/4HANA
Production Execution (PE), SAP S/4HANA Quality Management (QM), and RealSPC
(or LabVantage or similar) Laboratory Information Management solutions. This
role serves as the liaison between business stakeholders, enterprise
architects, software vendors, and system integrators to deliver scalable,
compliant, and efficient manufacturing and quality management capabilities.
The Functional Analyst will manage projects and enhancements activities, and
continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with business
objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and industry best practices.
Essential Job Functions:
Business Relationship Management
Partner with manufacturing, quality, laboratory and operational business
teams to understand business needs and translate them into functional
requirements.
Facilitate workshops, process reviews, and solution design sessions with
stakeholders.
Provide subject matter expertise for Production Execution, Quality
Management, and Laboratory Information Management processes.
Build strong relationships with business SMEs, architects, vendors, and
implementation partners.
Solution Design & Delivery
Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of solutions within:
SAP S/4HANA Production Execution
SAP S/4HANA Quality Management
RealSPC Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) (or LabVantage or
similar)
Analyze business requirements and develop functional specifications for
enhancements, integrations, reports, interfaces, and workflows.
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and business
process governance.
Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to develop and implement system
integrations and extensions.
Project & Enhancement Management
Lead and manage medium to large-scale projects and enhancement initiatives.
Develop project plans, timelines, resource estimates, and implementation
strategies.
Lead Design solutions across business teams, software vendors, system
integrators, and internal IT organizations.
Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies while driving
timely resolution.
Support system upgrades, releases, and digital transformation initiatives.
Application Support & Continuous Improvement
Provide functional support for production, quality, and laboratory management
applications.
Troubleshoot complex business process and system issues.
Manage enhancement requests through intake, prioritization, design, testing,
and deployment.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and
standardization.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
Vendor & Partner Management
Collaborate with software vendors and system integration partners to deliver
project objectives.
Review solution proposals, estimates, and technical designs.
Ensure vendor deliverables meet business and technical requirements.
Participate in solution evaluations and technology roadmaps.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure solutions comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and
industry standards.
Support audit readiness, validation activities, and documentation
requirements.
Maintain functional documentation, process flows, training materials, and
support procedures.
Promote best practices for system design, change management, and quality
assurance.
Required Skills:
Functional Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
Manufacturing execution processes
Production order management
Process manufacturing and discrete manufacturing operations
Shop floor integration
Quality planning and inspection processes
Quality notifications and corrective actions
Laboratory testing and sample management
Batch management and traceability
Master data management
Manufacturing compliance and regulatory requirements
Technical Skills
SAP S/4HANA
Production Execution (PE)
Production Planning integration
Quality Management (QM)
Batch Management
Material Master and Master Data
Manufacturing integrations
Laboratory Systems
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) like RealSPC
Laboratory workflows and data management
Quality data collection and analytics
Integration & Analytics
SAP integration concepts
API and interface management through Integration Suite
Data analysis and reporting tools
Process mapping and documentation tools
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong business process analysis skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering business value.
Competencies:
Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does
think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges.
Results Focus – exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers
results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to
achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by
obstacles.
Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions
of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and
information.
Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business
partners; builds positive customer relationships.
Demonstrated problem solving skills – breaks down problems and generates a
range of solutions; thinks outside the box and uses ideas of others to help
develop solutions; acts and evaluates results of actions.
Education and Experience:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering,
Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience
5+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or
Architect
Hands-on experience supporting and implementing SAP S/4HANA Production
Execution and SAP S/4HANA Quality Management solutions.
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) (or
LabVantage or similar)
Experience leading projects and managing enhancement portfolios in
manufacturing and quality environments.
Experience working with software vendors and system integrators.
Preferred Education and Experience:
SAP S/4HANA certifications in Manufacturing or Quality Management.
Experience in consumer products, food & beverage manufacturing industries.
Experience with system validation and regulated environments.
Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Experience with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands– Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is
administrative in nature.
Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring
attention with one or two senses at a time.
Work Environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to
remain focused under pressure.
Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project
management, accuracy, or similar demands.
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 20%
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones
may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and
live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership
within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals,
and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager
means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of
both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self
to work.
Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and
comprehensive benefits:
Pay Range: $120k-145K, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on
company objectives.
Status: Exempt
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident
insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
10 Vacation Days and 5 Paid (Sick) Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs
The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be
based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and
type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications,
certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market
considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by
quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs.
Application deadline: 2/15/2027 (the application deadline is a good-faith
estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)
How to apply: Please visit our careers site at
https://www.refresco-na.com/na/careers/
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