Sr. Specialist, Quality Data Analytics

Colgate • Topeka, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist Quality Data Analytics maintains master data integrity within the ERP system for ingredient and finished product specifications while building AI-enabled early-warning systems to detect process anomalies. You will design well-documented data models that integrate ERP and laboratory information systems to trigger risk-mitigating actions across cross-functional teams. This role is vital for bridging technical datasets with operational excellence, providing automated dashboards and insights that ensure manufacturing-ready formulations and robust production monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ERP Data Management or Data Analytics.
• Proven experience building or working within data analytics and/or AI computing platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing actionable strategies from data-driven trends and potential quality issues.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or Professional Certification in Data Analytics or Data Engineering.
• Understanding of food or pet food production facilities and associated Quality Assurance programs.
• Advanced proficiency with data transformation and modern AI tools.
• Acute focus on data integrity, specifically understanding how data errors in SAP translate to nutritional imbalances in final products.

Responsibilities

• Maintains master data integrity for ingredient and finished product specifications (PDM & HUP) and leads the extraction and cleaning of quality data from SAP S4/ECC tables.
• Develops AI-enabled early-warning systems to identify process anomalies, leveraging automated alerts to lead cross-functional teams in implementing timely risk-mitigating actions.
• Designs and aggregates complex manufacturing datasets from ERP and laboratory information systems into documented, actionable data models for the Quality organization.
• Partners with Product Development, Procurement, and Analytical Services to ensure seamless nutrient data flow and provides insights to optimize product formulations for manufacturing consistency.
• Builds automated dashboards to communicate technical SAP-derived trends and analytical findings to plant leadership and non-technical stakeholders to drive a culture of data-informed excellence.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior