Business Data Specialist

Vanrath; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Early finish Fridays 8:00-12:00

Growing organisation

Training and development

Collaborative environment

Exposure to SAP and ERP

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking a motivated Business Data Specialist in Northern Ireland to support master data accuracy, SAP processes and data governance across functions.

You will maintain and improve data quality, collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality and IT, and drive continuous improvement in data handling for reporting and decision-making.

The role offers an established, growth-oriented environment with ongoing training and development and exposure to ERP systems and master data management.

Qualifications

• Experience with data governance and master data management.
• Experience using SAP or ERP systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical data skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.
• Proactive in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update master data in SAP and related systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor data quality and support data reliability initiatives.
• Review incoming master data requests for completeness and priority, coordinating next steps.
• Manage internal and external data change requests ensuring alignment with quality procedures.
• Collaborate with departments (Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Technical, R&D, Quality Assurance) to support data management.
• Investigate data discrepancies and root causes, supporting corrective actions.
• Participate in data cleansing, validation and quality improvement activities.
• Develop understanding of planning and manufacturing processes to apply data standards consistently.
• Support creation, updating and maintenance of product specifications and related documentation.
• Assist with data management procedures and system controls to protect data integrity.
• Provide accurate data analysis to support reporting and decision-making.
• Coordinate master data transfers between sites when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve data processes and system usage.
• Ensure activities align with policies and health and safety requirements.
• Support wider projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Business data management

SAP / ERP

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excel

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing exposure

Continuous improvement

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Business Data Specialist

An established and growing manufacturing organisation is seeking a motivated Business Data Specialist to join its team in Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where data accuracy, operational efficiency and continuous improvement play a key role in supporting business performance and decision-making.

Salary/ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Attractive benefits package

• Early finish every Friday, working 8:00am-12:00pm

• Opportunity to join an established and growing organisation

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative working environment with exposure to multiple business functions

• Opportunity to develop expertise in SAP, ERP systems and master data management

About your next employer

Our client is an established manufacturing organisation operating within a specialist, quality-driven industry, supplying products to customers across regulated markets.

As part of its continued focus on operational excellence and business process improvement, the organisation is seeking a Business Data Specialist to support the accuracy, integrity and effective management of business data across its systems.

Reporting to the Product Data Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving master data, supporting system processes and ensuring information is complete, accurate and suitable for operational use. Working closely with stakeholders across multiple departments, you will help identify data issues, implement improvements and ensure information supports effective reporting and business decision-making.

This role would suit an analytical, organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys investigating problems, improving processes and working collaboratively across a business.

About you

• Previous experience working with business data, master data or business system requirements

• Experience using SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous

• Strong analytical, numerical and data management skills

• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity

• Proven problem-solving and investigative abilities, including identifying discrepancies and resolving data issues

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple requests effectively

• Confidence working with stakeholders across different departments and levels of the organisation

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment would be advantageous

• A relevant qualification or equivalent combination of education and business-related experience would be desirable

• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, compliance and ongoing professional development

What you'll do

• Create, maintain and update business and master data within SAP and associated business systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness and consistency

• Monitor data quality and support initiatives to improve the reliability and effectiveness of business information

• Review incoming master data requests, assessing completeness, classification and priority before coordinating the appropriate next steps

• Manage internal and external change requests, ensuring data updates meet agreed business requirements and relevant quality procedures

• Work closely with departments including Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Technical, Research and Development, and Quality Assurance to support accurate data management

• Investigate data discrepancies and system-related issues, identify root causes and support the implementation of corrective actions

• Participate in data cleansing, validation and data quality improvement activities

• Develop and maintain an understanding of planning, manufacturing and operational processes to ensure data standards are applied consistently

• Support the creation, updating and maintenance of product specifications and associated documentation

• Assist with the development and maintenance of data management procedures, system controls and documentation to protect data integrity

• Provide accurate information and data analysis to support reporting requirements, management information and business decision-making

• Assist with the coordination and transfer of master data between business sites where required

• Identify opportunities to improve data processes, system usage and the overall quality of business information

• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company policies, procedures and applicable health and safety requirements

• Provide support for wider business projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required