Product Data Specialist

Univar Solutions; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Product Data Specialist to build and maintain a high-quality product data foundation for its Product Intelligence capabilities in the Ingredients + Specialties division.

The role involves gathering documentation from suppliers, loading data into the PIM system, validating data quality, and supporting governance and training as the Product Intelligence tool expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in a chemical field or industry.
• Solid understanding of chemistry and chemical properties.
• Familiarity with how chemicals are used across industrial processes.
• Strong attention to detail with data accuracy and completeness.
• Experience with PIM systems or similar documentation platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather product data and documentation from external suppliers and coordinate follow-ups.
• Load product documents and data into the PIM system per established standards.
• Validate data after processing to ensure accuracy for the Product Intelligence tool.
• Maintain and refresh product documentation to ensure data freshness.
• Support data governance with data standards and policies across lifecycle.
• Drive collection of internal product data from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Identify data gaps and coordinate resolution within the Product Intelligence tool.
• Assist rollout and user onboarding of the Product Intelligence tool across regions.
• Support training for new hires in how product data is accessed in the platform.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Relationship coordination

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PIM systems

SDS/TDS documentation formats

Job description

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The Product Data Specialist plays a critical role in building and maintaining a high-quality product data foundation that powers Univar Solutions’ Product Intelligence capabilities for the Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) division. This role is responsible for gathering product documentation and data both from internal repositories and directly from suppliers, loading materials into the Product Information Management (PIM) system, and validating that data is accurate, complete, and properly structured after processing.

The Product Data Specialist ensures that all product documentation, including Safety Data Sheets, Technical Data Sheets, and other relevant materials, remains current and correct, proactively maintaining data freshness even where documentation does not carry a formal expiration date. This role also supports internal product data collection efforts and champions product data governance across the organization.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and collaborative, with a solid foundation in chemistry or chemical engineering and a genuine competency and curiosity about how chemicals are used across industries and end-use applications. They are comfortable working directly with external suppliers and internal stakeholders and are motivated by the quality and integrity of the data they manage.

What you´ll do:

• Gather product data and documentation from external suppliers, managing outreach, follow-up, and relationship coordination to ensure timely and complete receipt of materials
• Load product documents and data into the Product Information Management (PIM) system accurately and in accordance with established processes and standards
• Validate product data after it is scrubbed and embedded in schema to ensure accuracy and readiness for use by the Product Intelligence tool
• Maintain product documentation to ensure ongoing freshness and correctness, proactively identifying and refreshing outdated content even in the absence of a formal expiration date
• Support product data governance initiatives, establishing and enforcing data standards, policies, and best practices across the product data lifecycle
• Drive the collection of internal product data and documentation from cross-functional stakeholders
• Validate data quality within the Product Intelligence tool, identifying gaps or inaccuracies and coordinating resolution
• Support the rollout and adoption of the Product Intelligence tool as it expands across regions, including training delivery and user onboarding
• Support product intelligence tool training for new hires across the I+S organization, ensuring consistent understanding how product data is available in the platform

What you´ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in a chemical field or industry
• Solid understanding of chemistry and chemical properties; knowledge of chemicals is essential for success in this position
• Familiarity with how chemicals are used across industrial processes, end-use applications, and customer segments
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and completeness
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) systems or similar documentation management platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and other regulatory and non-regulatory chemical product documentation formats preferred.
• Experience in data entry, data validation, or data quality roles preferred.
• Exposure to chemical distribution, specialty chemicals, or related industries preferred.
• Experience delivering training content for end users preferred.

Where you´ll work:

• Hybrid opportunity for candidates based in Houston, TX or Dublin, OH.

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