Product Data & Process Owner

Goliath; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Company pension

Job summary

Goliath, a leading international toy and game manufacturer, is hiring a Product Data & Process Owner to guide Akeneo PIM. You will define the data model, ownership rules and workflows, ensuring scalable data processes across regions.

The role requires strong collaboration with Operations, Marketing, Sales and IT to translate business needs into practical system solutions. Candidates should bring hands-on Akeneo experience, PIM governance know-how and a proactive approach to data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with Product Information Management systems (PIM) and data governance.
• Ability to translate business needs into data models and workflows.
• Strong collaboration with Operations, Marketing, Sales and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Akeneo PIM functional setup and development roadmap.
• Define and maintain the product data model (attributes, families, categories, reference data).
• Ensure data processes are scalable and aligned across regions and departments.
• Monitor data quality and drive improvements.
• Define roles, responsibilities and workflows for product information creation and approvals.
• Coordinate changes with IT, partners and other system owners.
• Ensure effective data flows between Akeneo, ERP and customer channels.
• Provide end-user guidance and support on Akeneo usage.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of Akeneo across the organization.

Skills

PIM systems

Akeneo

Data modeling

Stakeholder management

ERP integration

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

ERP integrations

Job description

Goliath is an international manufacturer and distributor of toys and games, operating in 15 countries and reaching over 100 countries worldwide. At the heart of our business is a belief in great products and the magic of innovation. Our mission is to bring fun to every household, which we achieve through teamwork and clever collaboration. We have an opening for a Product Data & Process Owner is responsible for the functional ownership and further development of our Product Information System (PIM) Akeneo. The role ensures that Akeneo supports the needs of the business by defining how product information is structured, maintained, validated, and distributed. You will work closely with Operations, Marketing, Sales, Product Integrity and IT to translate business requirements into clear data structures and improvements within Akeneo. We are looking for someone who combines a strong understanding of product data and business processes with the ability to translate business needs into practical system solutions. Experience with PIM (e.g. Akeneo, Salsify, Syndigo, inriver or Pimcore), master data management or product information management is expected. Experience with Akeneo, ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, integrations and data governance is a strong advantage. The successful candidate is structured, analytical, proactive, communicates well with both business and technical stakeholders, and is comfortable taking ownership of decisions around product data and system development. You will: Own the functional setup and development roadmap of Akeneo PIM. Define and maintain the product data model, including attributes, families, categories, reference data, and validation rules. Ensure product data processes are clear, scalable, and aligned across regions and departments. Monitor data quality and completeness and identify opportunities for improvement. Define roles, responsibilities, and workflows for creating, maintaining, and approving product information. Coordinate changes and new functionality with IT, implementation partners, and other system owners. Ensure effective data flows and integrations between Akeneo, Business Central, customer channels and other systems. Support users with functional questions and provide guidance on the correct use of Akeneo. Drive continuous improvement and adoption of Akeneo across the organization.

• Opportunity to work on fast-paced, high-performing international brands.
• Collaborate with teams across a multinational business.
• Freedom to make your mark on the brands and projects you work on.
• A fun, dynamic working environment with experienced and driven colleagues.
• Competitive salary and company pension scheme.
• Hybrid working environment: 3 days in office/2 days at home.

Full time position.