Analyst Formula Governance

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Job Description Summary:

Position Overview:
The Formula Intelligence Scientist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of product formulation processes through data-driven oversight and AI-enabled decision support tools. This role supports innovation pipelines, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement initiatives by managing and analyzing formula datasets, implementing AI-assisted approval workflows, and developing digital tools to accelerate innovation. The ideal candidate is detail and data analytic oriented, proactive, and passionate about improving and automating processes and driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Compliance

* Ensure all formulas and ingredients comply with applicable food regulations and internal company policies.
* Review and recommend approvals for Product Approval Requests (PARs) and Ingredient approval request in alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
* Maintain and manage internal databases, including our own tracking approval request system.
* Utilize data analytics platforms to monitor formula lifecycle performance, identify anomalies, and recommend process optimizations.

Innovation & Process Improvement

* Develop and implement tools and processes to enhance formula intelligence efficiency and streamline processes.
* Identify opportunities for optimization and lead initiatives to improve authorization timelines and data accuracy.
* Support other projects and programs that support our innovation agenda.
* Collaborate with corporate teams to enhance the performance of proprietary systems (e.g., PICASSO).

Documentation & Data Management

* Capture and manage formula information within TCCC proprietary systems.
* Input, evaluate, and maintain ingredient and formulation data with precision and consistency.
* Develop queries, analyze data, and create reports that could support decision-making processes to support our business.
* Support the creation of digital tools, and training materials related to formula intelligence.
* Collaborate with data scientists and IT teams to enhance proprietary formula management systems (PICASSO) with predictive analytics dashboards.
* Develop or support the development of digital tools to manage our approval process metrics and store our technical information not just for formula intelligence but also for The Global Development and Innovation NA team.

Cross-functional Collaboration

* Partner with R&D, regulatory, CPS, IPG, innovation teams, IT, and vendors to ensure alignment across formula development and approval processes.
* Connect with other regions to benchmark and share good practices.
* Provide training and guidance on systems, policies, and procedures related to formulas and ingredients.

Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.

Related Work Experience:
* Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in R&D, CPS, Quality Control, regulatory affairs, ingredient or suppliers' approval process within the food or beverage industry.

Functional Skills:

Technical Expertise

* Familiarity with proprietary systems such as PICASSO or similar formulation databases.

* Basic statistical analysis and data interpretation.

* Strong understanding of proprietary composition and data protection practices.

* Proficiency in data management and documentation tools.

Problem-Solving & Innovation

* Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.

* Experience with analytical tools such as R, Python, Tableau, or Power BI.

* Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement process improvements.

* Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

* Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs and priorities.

Management and Soft Skills:

* Learning agility. Demonstrate ability to learn fast and rapidly analyze and adapt to new situations/problems providing creative solutions.
* Good written and oral communication skills. Able to contribute knowledge and insights to discussions both internally with the department and with associates from other departments and functions as well as main customers and suppliers.
* Attention to detail is an important skill for this role.
* Good interpersonal skills - team player. Cross functional interaction with SRA, QA, SC, IQD, and TCR to facilitate successful product development.
* Thorough understanding of TCCC system and business model.
* High problem-solving skills with the ability to judge and involve Operations Director on critical issues.

Skills:Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Waterfall Model

Location(s):Mexico

City/Cities:Ciudad de Mexico

Travel Required:00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:Yes

Job Posting End Date:May 22, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola