Vacancy number: A-2-2600064
Unilever Nederland B.V. - Rotterdam (Nederland)
For our client, Unilever Nederland B.V., we are looking for a Product Data Specialist in Customer Operations Europe.
Unilever Nederland B.V. - Rotterdam (Nederland)
For our client, Unilever Nederland B.V., we are looking for a Product Data Specialist in Customer Operations Europe.
Keywords
- Dutch speaking
- Product Data Management
- Product Information System (PIM)
- GS1
- Master Data
Profile
As a Product Data Specialist within Customer Operations Europe at Unilever, you play a pivotal role in developing end-to-end European Product Data Management (EPDM). You ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product data across the portfolio, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, supply chain, R&D, and IT.Within the EPDM team, specialists operate across three areas of expertise: material data, end-to-end data, and data flow. As an end-to-end specialist, you manage the full data flow from source to customers and consumers, taking ownership of data integrity, data governance, and KPI performance. You will have the opportunity to rotate across these expertise groups over time.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring product data accuracy, completeness, and synchronisation with global standards such as GS1 GDSN and other product data interfaces;
- Establishing and maintaining data governance policies, overseeing master data creation and maintenance, and driving regulatory compliance across local and international requirements;
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to data management processes, monitoring innovations, and supporting markets with operational capacity challenges.
Who we're looking for
You are a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You work effectively in cross-functional and cross-country settings, embracing cultural diversity and virtual collaboration. In addition, you bring:- Proficiency in Dutch and strong communication skills to convey data requirements clearly to stake holders;
- Experience or affinity with Product Information Management (PIM), data integration, and data governance;
- The ability to manage change, lead process improvement initiatives, and persuade teams to adopt data standards;
- A continuous improvement mindset combined with practical creativity and enterprising behaviour.
Department
The Customer Operations Europe team brings together Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing to enable excellent execution. The team operates on four core principles: end-to-end ownership, maximised automation, one version of the truth, and continuous improvement — working across countries in a culturally diverse and virtual setting.Company profile
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using their products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Driven by the purpose of making sustainable living commonplace, Unilever believes that doing business the right way drives superior performance. Their people are at the heart of everything they do — working with purpose to create a better business and a better world. |
Additional vacancy information
| Reference | : | A-2-2600064 |
| Contract | : | Temporary contract |
| Education | : | HBO/BSc. WO/MSc. |
| Arbeidsvoorwaarden | : | Due to a long term sick leave, we are looking for someone for app. 12 months. |
| Publication date | : | 8-9-2026 |
| Location | : | View location with Google Maps |
| Contactperson | : | René Kemps |
| +31 (0)88 22 77 555 |
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