About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for an ICT Senior Business Analyst to join the RD&A (Research, Development & Application) Digital team in Naas. The main solution this team is responsible for is the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Optiva.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and motivated person to work in a progressive and developing company with great people and to apply their knowledge and expertise in a dynamic project environment.

Kerry operates a Hybrid working policy, candidates will be required to work from our offices in Naas 3 days a week and whenever is needed.

Key responsibilities

Business Excellence projects and enhancements from our ICT pipeline to simplify, automate and maximize business benefits to our RD&A users working mainly in the RD&A and Regulatory fields. These projects come from across the globe as the solution is a global template.
Optiva deployments to various sites globally (acquisitions).

Optiva is highly integrated into our Kerryconnect SAP solution to ensure that as we develop new products and solutions for our customers, we can manage the handover to manufacturing process efficiently.

Helping to identify and close any gaps between the requirements from the business and the global template of Optiva.
Support the users in testing any enhancements required, and to ensure that all the data required by the template is successfully migrated from their old system.
Support clarification and analysis on some of the business defects and change requests logged on the Support portal used at Kerry

Qualifications and skills

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include

Knowledge of the food & beverage industry
An understanding of the process behind developing new products in the industry
Experience of working with a PLM solution
Experience in the preparation of process design documents and delivery of workshops
Experience in the preparation of functional design documents and test scripts
Strong project management skills
A team player with strong inter-personal and communication skills both in a project environment and with business stakeholders
Very strong analytical skills
Excellent data analysis and manipulation skills
Well organised with a proven track record in meeting challenging deadlines
Willingness to travel internationally anywhere to support this global system

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Hybrid working
Health Care Cover
Free onsite parking
Free shuttle bus from Sallins train station to our offices in Naas
Matched pension scheme
Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers including Tesco and many others.

Why join us?

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

ICT Sr Business Analyst

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