Manager Data Management

Bleckmann; Waregem; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic position

Global exposure

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Bleckmann is seeking an Information Manager to elevate data quality, governance, and compliance across the organization. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Client Teams, IT and BI to ensure data accuracy from source to value.

This strategic, hands-on role requires stakeholder management, data lineage, metadata, and GDPR readiness. You will establish standards, build a data glossary, and drive data maturity across countries and sites while enabling smarter decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Information Management, Data, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years in data management, governance, quality, BI or related disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-stakeholder business improvements.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain is valued.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve data mgmt practices across Bleckmann.
• Define standards, drive data quality initiatives, governance.
• Build data glossary, metadata structures, and lineage.
• Support GDPR, retention policies, and responsible data usage.
• Coordinate data owners/stewards across countries and sites.
• Increase data literacy with training and guidance.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starter

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Information Management

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

Tableau

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight‑knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

At Bleckmann, reliable data is the foundation of everything we do. From operational excellence and warehouse automation to client billing, reporting, and AI-driven innovation, high-quality data enables smarter decisions and better outcomes.

As our Information Manager, you will play a key role in improving the quality, consistency, governance, and compliant use of data across the organization. Working closely with Operations, Finance, Client Teams, IT, and Business Intelligence, you will drive initiatives that ensure data is accurate from the source and fit for the future.

This is a strategic and hands‑on role for a data professional who enjoys combining governance, business improvement, stakeholder management, and change leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

As Information Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and improving data management practices throughout Bleckmann. You will define standards, drive data quality initiatives, and help build a culture where data ownership is embedded across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a data quality strategy and roadmap aligned with Bleckmann's BI and AI ambitions.
• Leading cross-functional projects that improve data quality within operational systems such as WMS, ERP, automation platforms, and client integrations.
• Identifying root causes of recurring data issues and implementing sustainable improvements at the source.
• Creating and maintaining data quality scorecards, dashboards, monitoring frameworks, and governance processes.
• Defining and safeguarding data standards, naming conventions, metadata structures, and business terminology across the organization.
• Building and maintaining a business glossary and ensuring transparency around data definitions and lineage.
• Supporting GDPR compliance, data privacy initiatives, audit requirements, retention policies, and responsible data usage.
• Establishing and coordinating a network of data owners and data stewards across countries, sites, and departments.
• Increasing data literacy and awareness by providing training, guidance, and best practices to stakeholders throughout the business.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor who bridges business operations and technology, ensuring that data becomes a strategic asset for Bleckmann's continued growth.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capabilities with excellent stakeholder management skills and a genuine passion for data quality and governance.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Data, Computer Science, Business Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in data management, data governance, master data management, data quality, BI, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading business improvement initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or other operational environments is highly valued.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data quality management, master data management, metadata, data lineage, and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of operational systems such as WMS, ERP, TMS, and warehouse automation platforms.
• Experience with SQL and modern data platforms, preferably Snowflake.
• Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as Tableau.
• Good understanding of GDPR and data privacy principles.
• Knowledge of data governance, data catalog, or data quality tooling is considered a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to influence stakeholders at different levels without direct reporting lines.
• Pragmatic approach with the ability to translate theory into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive, ownership-driven attitude.
• Comfortable working in an evolving environment where data and AI play an increasingly important role.
• Fluent in English and Dutch. French is considered an asset.

What We Offer

At Bleckmann, you’ll join an international organization where innovation, technology, and operational excellence go hand in hand. You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact by shaping how data is managed and used across our global organization.

We offer:

• A strategic position with significant visibility and influence.
• The opportunity to shape Bleckmann's data maturity journey.
• Collaboration with international teams and stakeholders.
• A dynamic environment where AI, data, and technology are key growth enablers.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.