Graduate R&D Systems Functional Analyst

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an Administrator, on behalf of a well known company in the FMCG (food) sector.

Job RoleAs part of our massive global digital transformation, we are completely upgrading our Product Lifecycle Management (cPLM) system-the core digital platform used to create, manage, and evolve our world-famous product recipes, packaging, and data.We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate or Early-Career Analyst with a background in food science or related disciplines to bridge the gap between our R&D experts and our digital technology teams. The Opportunity: Why Apply?A Launchpad for Your Career: This is an exceptional entry point into a global FMCG giant. We have a proven track record of analysts progressing directly into core R&D labs, product development, and senior transformation roles.Global Exposure: You will collaborate virtually with diverse, cross-functional teams spanning the UK, US, and Thailand.Earn While You Learn: You will receive dedicated, structured coaching from senior Deployment and Capability Leads to build highly sought-after skills in business analysis, system deployment, and stakeholder management. The role is responsible for: As a Functional Analyst, you will act as a key support link during our global system roll-out. Your duties will evolve into four core areas: User Support & Knowledge Sharing: Provide day-to-day help to scientists and engineers using the new system, triage their questions, and build user-friendly guides, FAQs, and self-service materials.Requirements & Continuous Improvement: Participate in discovery workshops to capture what our R&D teams need, translate those needs into clear technical requirements, and suggest smart ways to improve the system based on user feedback.System Testing: Create test scripts, prepare data sets, and test the system yourself to catch glitches, logging any bugs before the system goes live globally.Training & Deployment: Assist senior team members in creating and delivering training materials, demos, and hands-on "hypercare" support during critical go-live periods. Requirements for this position: Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or a related scientific discipline.Experience: Open to recent graduates or those with 1-2 years of experience in R&D, Quality, Supply, laboratory, technical data, or business support roles.Tech-Curious: A strong interest in digital systems and data. Prior experience with R&D or PLM systems is a bonus but completely optional. (Familiarity with using AI chat services to support your learning is a plus!)