As a Master Data Specialist, you are responsible for managing and optimising product and supplier data. You ensure that all information is accurate, complete and up to date, working closely with suppliers, the Purchasing team and Category Management. In addition, you contribute to improving and automating master data processes, including through the use of AI.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create, validate, enrich and maintain product and master data.
- Ensure that product information is complete, accurate and up to date in internal systems and on the website.
- Process new products, product and assortment changes, and supplier updates.
- Collect, verify, structure and standardise product information.
- Manage product data such as descriptions, specifications, EAN/UPC codes, prices and categories.
- Maintain Excel files, databases and other data files.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding missing, updated or unclear product information.
- Collect and update partner plans, commercial agreements, terms and conditions, and incentives.
- Work closely with Category Management and Purchasing to ensure accurate data processing.
- Act as the main point of contact for master data-related queries.
- Contribute to improving and standardising master data processes.
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation and AI-driven automation.
- Develop and maintain procedures, standards and guidelines for Master Data.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Category Management, Sales, Finance and IT on data-related projects.
- Support acquisitions and integrations, including data analysis, mapping, cleansing, migration and validation.
- Monitor data quality and ensure the integrity and reliability of the master database.
Who Are You?
- You have an educational background and level of professional competence equivalent to a Dutch MBO+ or HBO qualification, ideally in data, business administration, information management, commercial economics or a similar field.
- You have an excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
- Experience in master data management, product data management, article management, data management or a similar administrative and analytical role is a strong advantage.
- You have good knowledge of Excel and experience working with large datasets.
- You are experienced in checking, analysing and structuring data, as well as cleaning it when necessary.
- You can work independently while also collaborating effectively with different departments.
- You have an interest in artificial intelligence (AI), automation and process optimisation.
What Do We Offer?
- A competitive salary.
- A pleasant and informal working environment.
- A varied role.
- The opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of an expanding international company.
- A market-competitive salary and attractive additional benefits, including a 13th-month salary, additional leave days, holiday allowance, a well-being budget, a pension scheme and more.
Who Are We?
SmartSD is a leading distributor specialising in video surveillance, access control, and intrusion and fire detection solutions.
The company operates from locations in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal.At our headquarters in Breda, approximately 80 colleagues work together across various departments. In total, our organisation has more than 200 employees who make a difference every day through their commitment and expertise.