Head of Data Management
- Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
Are you an experienced data management professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for FMCG?
As Head of Data Management, you will ensure that data plays a strategic role in our international trade and
distribution processes. You will build a strong team, develop the data strategy, and translate it into concrete projects that impact our commercial, logistics, and procurement activities worldwide.What will you do?
- Lead and develop an international data management team.
- Shape the organizational structure, roles, and reporting lines within the team.
- Establish and implement policies for data quality, validation, and standardization.
- Take ownership of the master data management process for product data (including the PIM system).
- Collaborate intensively with internal stakeholders such as Purchasing, Logistics, Sales, and IT.
- Actively participate in external data initiatives, including GS1.
- Optimize the product data process throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Facilitate data structures that support omnichannel distribution (retail, e-commerce, B2B).
- Develop data roadmaps and change strategies towards 2030.
- Lead international implementation projects in the field of data management systems.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Business Information, Data Management, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
- At least 7 years of experience in data management within FMCG, wholesale, or retail, preferably with international scope.
- Proven experience with PIM/MDM systems and data quality strategies.
- Familiarity with GS1 standards and FMCG supply chain processes.
- Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
- Strong strategic and conceptual thinking.
- Experienced leader able to develop and inspire teams.
- Focused on process optimization and continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder-oriented and strong communicator.
- Data-driven mindset.
- Culturally sensitive in an international context.
We are an international FMCG wholesaler that acts fast, seizes opportunities, and values entrepreneurship.
You will join a dynamic environment where data plays a key role in our growth ambitions.
With your expertise, you will contribute directly to the further professionalization and international development of our organization. You will report directly to the Operations & Data Management Director.We offer you
- A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus
- Initially, a one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
- 25 vacation days, with the possibility to purchase additional days
- A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office, or an allowance if you're working remotely (from home)
- The flexibility to work 1 day a week from home
- A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us
- The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function
- A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding)
- Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivor's insurance
- Free use of our company gym
- Bicycle plan where you can benefit from a substantial discount