Data Specialist

About This Role

This role involves working at the intersection of business, data, and IT, focusing on improving product data and processes. The Data Specialist will investigate organizational issues, translate them into solutions, and implement improvements to enhance product data quality and efficiency. It is a developmental role with both substantive and project-based responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Improve product data and systems, working on the quality and structure of product data within PIM and SAP environments, and contributing ideas for smarter data organization and availability
• Advance projects by translating business questions into requirements, coordinating with stakeholders and development teams, and monitoring the progress of improvement projects, such as the further development of the supplier portal and data model
• Make an impact across the organization, collaborating with product managers, e-commerce, Quality, and Digital/IT to ensure accurate product information, proper processing of new legislation, and correct online information for customers
• Maintain the basics, assisting with daily data issues to gain a deeper understanding of products, processes, and systems

Requirements

• Curiosity about product data, analytical thinking, and enjoyment of bridging business and IT
• HBO (higher professional education) work and thinking level, preferably in a business administration, economics, or IT-related field
• Approximately 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience at a supplier, retail, or e-commerce organization, for example, in product data, master data management, PIM, or data management
• Ability to analyze processes and translate business questions into concrete requirements and solutions
• Affinity with data models, systems, and data quality; not necessarily a hardcore data engineer, but enjoys understanding data structure and system interaction
• Enjoys coordinating projects, bringing together various stakeholders, and implementing improvements
• Clear communication, structured work approach, and initiative; able to engage people and maintain an overview when multiple tasks are active simultaneously

Benefits

• 30 vacation days (based on 40 hours) and 8% holiday pay
• A variable bonus up to 14% of annual salary, depending on collective results
• A net expense allowance per month
• A fixed year-end bonus of 4% of annual salary
• 15% staff discount on all HEMA products
• A good pension scheme
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer (from 10 km one way up to a maximum of 30 km)
• Access to the 'Benefits at Work' platform, with discounts on top brands, day trips, and other extras

Application Process

• Use the form on this page; response within 2 working days
• Phone call to assess suitability
• First online interview with future colleagues
• Online assessment
• Second interview
• Offer with employment conditions
• Digital signing of agreement
• Double-check official paperwork and prepare for start
• Welcome to HEMA

About the Company

HEMA values collaboration and offers opportunities for personal development, good guidance, and constructive feedback.