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The Supplier Quality Data Analyst position is part of the Supplier Quality team. The role is responsible for the overall data management related to Supplier Quality processes, including analyzing Supplier and Channel Partner performance data, identifying trends and, supporting process gap investigation, confirm data accuracy through validating system reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. Supplier Quality Data Analyst will frequently communicate with internal employees, both international and domestic, as well as report to the Global Supplier Quality team. The ideal candidate has an ability to adapt to fast changing business/operational conditions while providing solutions around a wide variety of business needs. The candidate should be very detail-oriented, analytical, has a strong background in Quality Assurance and Data Analysis.
Position Responsibilities
- Recommend and participate in data quality process improvements
- Working in a cross-functional environment
- Manage and prioritize tasks independently
- Trend, analyze, and report on data to improve the Supplier Quality system attributes within (SAP, ETQ, Sales Force), quality plan, batch update processes; develop recommendations based on data analysis
- Create, manage, and monitor global Quality data reports with the focus of Supplier and Channel Partner Master Data.
- Create and/or approve changes in PLM to update material data and SOPs
- Effectively govern critical quality data attributes
- Apply global governance of quality system controls in SAP to existing data fields. Establish and/or improve system controls where appropriate
- Interact with key business functions (e.g. Supply Chain, Product Development, Channel Partners Suppliers, GIS, Engineering, Quality) and Quality Data Management Lead daily
- Advises and consults on QMS project/quality plans, risk assessments and remediation plans
- Help define, execute, and manage complex data and governance projects with multiple stakeholders
- Perform exploratory data analysis to understand the current state, existing opportunities, and potential future enhancements and solutions, as well as being able to summarize and present results to the leadership
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs
Position Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data management or quality field in a regulated environment; direct experience working in in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing preferred.
- Experience in Master Data Management, data cleanup or similar activities
- Understand the interaction between data attributes and business processes
- Strong / creative research skills and critical thinking capabilities
- Strong statistical and Excel skills to analyze complex data sets.
- Oral and written communication skills to support interaction with various levels of the organization
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
- Ability to gather and present reports in pdf, ppt, word, excel, and present data visually highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Communicate effectively, translating data, findings, and suggestions from a high-level technical language into information that stakeholders can understand, and vice versa
- Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
- Collaborate with suppliers, channel partners and internal teams to resolve open supplier and channel partner audit findings and supplier corrective actions.
- Review and Approve ongoing quality records (supplier status changes, audit records, supplier corrective actions, qualified restricted forms for active suppliers, etc. ) to ensure compliance to the purchasing control processes.
- Supporting internal and external audit preparation and conduct
- Manage supplier data and associated documentation to ensure supplier qualification status and supporting evidence is accurate per the process.
Preferred Experience/Education/Skills
- Quality Module SAP experience, ETQ Reliance, Salesforce
- Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Experience working in an ISO/FDA regulated environment specifically (ISO 13485/9001, MDSAP, IVDR)
- Experience in usage of Lean Manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management
- A curious data enthusiast with a passion for problem-solving and process improvement opportunities
- Proactively take on tasks and effectively drive projects to meet timelines
- Highly productive, organized, and driven to grow
- Ability to travel to Supplier or Channel Partner as needed (up to 20% travel)
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
