Senior Specification Author and Data Systems Specialist

Nestlé SA; Solon (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé SA in Solon, Ohio is seeking a Senior Specification Author and Data Systems Specialist to connect product innovation with compliance and manufacturing readiness. This hybrid role involves high-quality data management and specification authoring across Nestlé systems. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience with enterprise data systems and expertise in SAP.

Join our inclusive workplace and contribute to our mission of delivering beloved brands while driving innovation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently in complex, regulated environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise specification and data systems.
• Familiarity with cross-functional environments such as Product Development and Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain Raw Material and Purchasing Specifications.
• Provide day-to-day administration and user support for TAG platforms.
• Identify and propose system enhancements to optimize processes.

Skills

Specification Authoring

Data Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

SAP

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field

Tools

SAP

TraceGains

Power Apps

Salesforce

Job description

Senior Specification Author and Data Systems Specialist

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Ths is a hybrid position requiring onsite Tuesday-Thursday. There is no relocation assistance available for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Join the TAG Center of Excellence in a senior technical role connecting product innovation, compliance, and manufacturing readiness. This hybrid role combines Specification Author and Data Systems responsibilities to deliver high‑quality recipe, material, packaging, and BOM data across Nestlé systems and apply specification standards consistently. Working with independent judgment, this role supports compliant ways of working and partners cross‑functionally on data and system topics that impact speed to market, factory readiness, data integrity, and audit compliance across TAG.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Specification Authoring & Data Stewardship

• Author and maintain Raw Material, Purchasing Specifications, and Market Requirement, ensuring timely creation, updates, and approvals.
• Ensure alignment between recipes, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing master data.
• Maintain high‑quality, compliant data in SAP, TraceGains, and related systems.
• Apply specification and master data standards consistently, flagging inputs or decisions that introduce compliance, audit, or factory readiness risk.

Digital Systems & Process Ownership

• Provide day‑to‑day administration and user support for key TAG platforms (SAP, TraceGains, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Salesforce).
• Translate technical, regulatory, and compliance requirements into clear, usable system workflows and documentation.
• Support system testing, upgrades, access management, issue resolution, and user enablement.
• Identify and propose system enhancements and automation opportunities, evaluating them through a risk, value, and sustainability lens.
• Proactively identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize specification, recipe, and BOM processes in line with TAG Digital Strategy and efficiency objectives.
• Strengthen Specification Author consistency and data quality through clear documentation, standardized ways of working, and best‑practice sharing.
• Deliver training, coaching, and enablement for Specification Authors, project teams, and cross‑functional partners to drive system adoption and confidence.
• Partner with Quality, Packaging, Manufacturing, Procurement, Regulatory, and IT to support consistent, compliant execution across TAG.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Accurate, compliant master data supporting factory readiness and launches
• Timely creation and maintenance of recipes, BOMs, and specifications (RMS, PS/RMPS, MR) using SAP, and/or TraceGains.
• Subject Matter Expertise for recipe, BOM, Material Master, and specification data, ensuring adherence to data standards, regulatory requirements, and system governance.
• Stable, well‑governed systems and documentation ready for audits
• Reliable administration of TAG data and documentation platforms (e.g., SAP, TraceGains, M365, Power Apps, Power Automate) including access control, issue resolution, and user support.
• Deployment of digital solutions and automation (e.g., Power Apps, Salesforce) to reduce manual effort, cycle time, and operational risk.
• Clear, repeatable process maps and documentation enabling consistent ways of working across TAG.
• Sustained capability through training and adoption
• Delivery of system, specification, and process training, and promotion of best practices to strengthen TAG capability, autonomy, and sustained value from tools.

MEASUREMENTS/PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Specification, Recipe & BOM Timeliness
• Recipes, BOMs, and specifications completed within agreed service levels to support factory readiness and launches.
• Data Quality & Compliance
• High first‑time‑right accuracy for master data, with minimal rework, audit findings, or compliance issues.
• System Stability & Audit Readiness
• Sustained system stability and audit readiness, with minimal audit findings and early identification of data or system risks.
• Capability & Adoption
• Successful delivery of system and process training, reflected in consistent usage, improved confidence, and reduced dependency on single experts.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required (technical or related field advantageous).
• Technical or vocational certifications in digital, data, or automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, SharePoint, Salesforce, Power Apps, SAP, TraceGains) are a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently in complex, regulated environments, exercising sound judgment and partnering effectively across functions.

Experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working with enterprise specification, recipe, BOM, and manufacturing master data systems (e.g., SAP Product Life Cycle, SAP S4HANA, TraceGains or similar).
• Familiarity with Specification Author activities, including creation, maintenance, and approval of Raw Material, Purchasing, Market Requirement, and Packaging specifications within regulated environments.
• Experience working in cross‑functional environments (Product Development, Packaging, Quality, Manufacturing, IT), preferably within manufacturing or technical operations.
• Exposure to data management, reporting, automation, or digital improvement initiatives that support efficiency, data quality, and continuous improvement.

Travel: Up to 10-15%

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