As a Formulation Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption and implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions across the Sherwin-Williams enterprise, with a strong focus on formulation processes. This role is not just about technology—it's about transformation.
You’ll work closely with global and regional process leaders to champion digital innovation, build awareness, and foster enthusiasm for new tools and workflows. A key part of your mission will be to demonstrate the capabilities of the Formulation solution, showcasing its value and impact in real-world scenarios.
This is a highly collaborative position, requiring seamless coordination with local business teams, planning functions, and product teams. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining a robust feedback loop, ensuring our digital solutions continuously evolve to meet user needs and business goals.
In this dynamic role, you’ll support multiple deployments simultaneously, while also contributing to ongoing enhancements of the Sherwin-Williams digital ecosystem. You’ll report directly to the Formulation Manager, Deployment, and be at the forefront of digital transformation in a global organization.
This position can be based anywhere within the UK, working remotely.
- Support the process/function domain through all phases of an implementation lifecycle (design, build, test, cutover, and production support)
- Serve a single point of contact throughout the implementation lifecycle for the process/function domain.
- Organize and deliver services (e.g., solution confirmation, design workshops, user story/acceptance criteria documentation, test scenario definitions, test cycle execution, cutover planning and execution etc.) through all phases of an implementation lifecycle.
- Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions. Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
- Display both breadth and depth of knowledge across functional and technical domains.
- Consult with Organization’s Global Process Owners to maintain overall process and digital solution integrity.
- Promote adoption of piloted digital solutions with internal businesses across geographies
- Monitor delivery progress and effectively communicate progress & RAID (risks, issues, action items, decisions) to the Program Management Office. Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks. Proactively assess key risk areas at each point in the implementation and adoption, make recommendations as needed to overcome them for the process/function domain.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Computer Science or related field/experience.
- 2-5 years of experience as business analyst supporting Product Vision, Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle formulation Module, or other application platforms with a focus on formulation solution.
- In-depth knowledge of Formulation business solution and well versed with industry leading practices.
- Experience with multiple large-scale programs and projects, leading process optimization efforts and driving standardization is desired.
- Proven ability to gain credibility at all levels quickly, excellent relationship management skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple deployments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify training needs, evaluate training effectiveness, and propose solutions for improvements.
- Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
- A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
Our offer to you…
- Competitive compensation programme
- Company Bonus plan
- Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
- Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
- Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
- Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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