Summary

The Quality and Sustainability Analytics Food and Import Specialist provides daily operational and administrative support of QA process and workflow functions to achieve departmental goals.

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

● Supports and assists with assigned projects and/or department data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
● Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
● Assists with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows and project plans
● Manages work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow
● Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
● Assists in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements
● Organize and monitor the following activities in accordance with Quality Assurance Standards:
sample evaluation, planning and monitoring activities, facilitation feedback and supplier discussions, technical support for Purchasing for all quality-related questions, risk assessment of products, analytics results, supplier notifications, notifications from authorities and general product problems
● Monitor and implement legal requirements including importation Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) and all requirements for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
● Monitor and assess legal and market developments; share relevant information; derive and implement the necessary measures and produce guidelines
● Serve as an initial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders in the case of current questions and guidelines in relation to critical problems with products, such as communication with the authorities, customers and suppliers
● Provide support for the interfacing departments in an advisory capacity
● Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

● Knowledge of principles and methods of food science, physics, chemistry, or biology, consumer products regulations, production and manufacturing processes, and quality assurance practices, or other relevant areas of the retail industry
● Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
● Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team under general supervision
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

● SAP software
● ICIX

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

● Bachelor’s degree
● Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a related field
● In lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related
experience requirements listed above

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

● HACCP Manager Certification
● PCQI Certification

Physical Job Requirements

● Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
● Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times

Travel Requirements
● This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time
● Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.
 
All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:
 
•    Starting pay of $33.66 (with potential to earn $38.74 in the future)
•    Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
•    Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
•    Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
•    401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
•    Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
•    Total Well-Being Program
•    DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
 
Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.