Raw Material Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that all incoming RM materials are sampled as per the Standard AQL and are analyzed as per the procedure following the Unilever Method of Analysis (UMA)
• To ensure that all incoming RM are supplied with Certificates of Analysis (COA) from suppliers and are filed, retrievable and well maintained.
• To create correct inspection lot in QM of SAP for all raw material or update of specifications based on PLM.
• To ensure that all quality conforming RM are released in the SAP system on time.
• To maintain and update Material Safety Data Sheets of all raw materials used in the factory
• To ensure that all non-conforming incoming materials and online rejected RM are blocked physically as well as in the SAP system.
• To ensure that all tested incoming RM are kept in Product Library Room for 1 year as reference for any future RM related issues.
• To update and maintain raw material reference standard in QA laboratory on time.
• To raise SNCR timely in SAP and Quality One and properly inform the respective departments (Production, IL, Planner, Procurement) and supplier about the non-conforming RM including full details of materials (e.g., Supplier name, Type of defect, Quantity received, quantity affected, batch number, etc.).
• To communicate with RM suppliers when resolving RM quality issues and ensure all CAPAs are compiled to monitor its effectiveness.
• To assist in identifying and investigation for any RM related losses in the factory.
• To support Product Development (R&D) in preparation of specifications for new raw material, updating existing RM specifications, and validating test methods for new RM components when required.
• To attend production trials that are related to Raw Materials.
• To audit the RM WH and Pre-weighing Areas that all raw materials are handled and stored as recommended during and until used.
• To ensure that near-to-expire RM are managed thru SOP for RM Expiry Management
• To ensure that all SOP, UMA and OPL related to raw materials posted in QC Lab, Pre-weighing and Warehouse Areas are updated.
• To be the main contact of all analytical instruments and methods used in laboratory analysis in QA and Process laboratories.
• To provide analytical support to all Shift Analysts, Process Operators, Environment Department, and 3rd Party and these include training and validation.
• To liaise with instrument service providers for all instrument maintenance and repair activities.
• To liaise with certified instrument calibrator company for all calibration services of weighing scales and other analytical instruments.
• To maintain and ensure all instrument and related documents are kept and stored properly and easily retrievable.
• To cover Quality Analyst and Microbiologist while on official leave or business trip.
• To maintain a high standard of hygiene, 5S and housekeeping in the Quality Assurance Laboratory.
• To maintain highest quality standards, ensure safe working practice and care for environment through total compliance with the guidelines and targets set in Health, Safety & Environment, Quality and Consumer Safety, WCM and Customer Service on BUL Factory.