IT&D Senior Analyst, Wilson
We are Reckitt
Information Technology & Digital
Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.
Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled IT Analyst to support, optimize, and integrate IT applications across our manufacturing operations. This role is focused on ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient usage of our manufacturing systems including ERP, MES, LIMS and demand-planning platforms within a regulated GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment.
The ideal candidate will also act as the primary point of contact for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendors, and ensuring solutions meet business, quality, and compliance requirements.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
Your responsibilities
- Provide application support and enhancements for SAP (manufacturing modules such as PP/PM/QM) to support manufacturing operations.
- Support and configure MES system PAS-X for manufacturing execution, batch processing, and integration with SAP.
- Support Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) such as LabWare and chromatographic data systems like Empower—ensuring data flow, integration and validation in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP.
- Support demand planning and supply chain planning system such as Kinaxis RapidResponse: build workbooks, integrate data, execute scenarios, monitor planning KPIs.
- Develop and maintain interfaces and data flows between these systems (SAP ↔ PAS-X ↔ LIMS ↔ Demand Planning).
- Participate in system validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, audit readiness and ensure documentation is maintained.
- Troubleshoot production/manufacturing issues, provide root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions and continuous improvement of system performance.
- Provide training and support to end-users in manufacturing, laboratory and planning functions; produce system documentation and SOPs.
MES Project Management
- Lead MES projects from initiation through deployment and handoff to operations
- Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, IT, and external vendors
- Manage project risks, issues, and change control
- Track budgets, schedules, and deliverables; provide regular status reporting
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
- Ensure adherence to internal project governance and quality systems
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field.
- 3-7 years’ experience in IT support/analysis in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (or similar regulated manufacturing).
- Hands-on working experience with SAP manufacturing/quality modules (PP, QM, PM) in pharma or process manufacturing.
- Experience supporting a MES such as PAS-X or similar.
- Experience with LIMS (LabWare) and laboratory data systems (Empower or similar).
- Experience with demand planning or supply chain planning systems (Kinaxis RapidResponse, or comparable).
- Strong understanding of GMP, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), computerized system compliance, 21 CFR Part 11.
- SQL querying skills, data integration experience, ability to work with APIs/interfaces.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to bridge business users and technical teams.
- Problem-solving mindset, capable of working under manufacturing timelines and shift support as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in SAP, or training in PAS-X/LabWare/Kinaxis.
- Experience in pharmaceutical batch manufacturing, continuous manufacturing, or biotech operations.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC6
- Experience with analytics/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) in the manufacturing domain.
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