Data Quality and Specification Specialist

Job Summary:

The Data Quality and Specification Specialist is an integral part of the Procurement & Quality team, responsible for overall provisioning, implementation in the system and maintenance of the organization’s Quality data and Suppliers Specifications

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the following tasks:

• Request and collection of data and product specifications from suppliers
• Setting up and maintaining collected data in the system; First verification of data in the specification management system, based on customer quality requirements and preparation for approval process.
• Point of contact for delegated suppliers; Contacting suppliers in case of incomplete information and clarification until the necessary data is collected and maintained.
• Keeping records of all processed specifications, customer requests and reporting on the status and progress to the superior
• Ensure and monitor the efficient and effective execution of the day-to day operations in alignment with the customer requirements.
• Identify process improvements and harmonization of standards, propose, and align with relevant interfaces and stakeholders.
• Ensure that the services offered, and the quality provided are in line with the SLA and quality standards agreed.
• Providing administrative support in creating reports if requested by superior.
• Communication of the issues to responsible parties.

Qualifications

Education:

• University degree or equivalent experience.

Work Experience:

• Basic work experience (e.g. in Specification Management, Quality Management, Procurement, Food Technology, Organizational Sciences…) will be considered as advantage
• Knowledge of Food Compliance and European food legislations will be considered as a plus
• Work with a large number of lines/products and proven data entry work experience, as a Data Entry Operator will be considered as advantage
• Ability in working in a data service center environment.
• Knowledge of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council , GFS standards, Halal requirements will be considered as advantage

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge Microsoft Applications; Proficient  in Excel (running and creating functions (VLOOKUP as most important), pivot tables, and charts)
• Knowledge of SAP preferable

Language / Communication Skills:

• Fluent in English
• Fluent in German, oral and written (other EU languages) will be considered as advantage.

Other skills:

• Organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks; Well-structured.
• Deductive skills (able to use reason and logic to come to conclusions about a situation)
• High level of concentration and patience
• Good written and communication skills
• Typing speed and accuracy
• Attention to details.
• Quality approach mindset
• Customer orientation
• Ability to work in a data service center environment.
• Ability to operate independently and within a team.
• Experience with MS Office and data programs
• Open attitude for an international working environment.