Product Data Manager

North Search is a global talent consultancy that helps different clients to join the best talent.

On this occasion our client is a subsidiary of a listed multinational group. The company specializes in manufacturing and designing high-quality systems and devices.

We are currently seeking a professional who will be responsible for managing technical marketing documentation and the product database. The role focuses heavily on the formatting presentation and regular updating of documentation as well as managing and improving our systems to transition toward a broader and enhanced digital information offering.

Similarly this position will not be responsible for the core technical content itself but rather for its formatting presentation external communication and integration with various IT systems.

The ideal candidate will help drive the transition toward integrated digital technical information for both B2B and B2C channels. You will also maintain a comprehensive overview of our product portfolio to execute your tasks with confidence and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Information Management: Manage product data (creations deletions modifications) within our M3 ERP system.

• Database & Pricing: Serve as the Marketing owner for the product database and manage product price lists.

• Digital Data Requests: Respond to digital product information requests from our distribution network.

• Compliance & Coding: Handle EAN (product coding) RIIS (BDR quality data management system) ErP (EU Product regulations) and EPREL (EU product database).

• ErP Labeling: Supervise the ErP labeling program.

• Documentation & PIM Management: Manage technical documentation and the PIM (Product Information Management) system ensuring web synchronization updating references and developing new PIM functionalities.

• Catalogs & Directories: Coordinate the annual Master Product & Price Catalog with external agencies including the pocket/agenda version.

• Web & Metadata Optimization: Update and develop product information on the website documentation and metadata.

• Prescriptive Tools: Update PRESTO and CAD catalogs and write expanded/long product descriptions for budgeting and tendering purposes.

• System Integration: Link product data with the CRM and IRIS systems.

• Collateral & Warranties: Oversee the creation of technical product documentation and manage product warranty cards.

• Data Hierarchy: Maintain the product hierarchy system.

• Product Management Support: Assist Product Managers in updating technical and commercial documentation as well as supporting product onboarding and spare parts management.

• Analytics & Reporting: Utilize Cognos and Power BI for product statistics.

• Cross-Functional Support: Assist with technical translations provide information to the Quality department and resolve technical inquiries for regional teams Solutions and Customer Service.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a Higher Technical Degree (Vocational Training) in Electronics or a related field.

• Software: Experience with product data management software (ERP/PIM).

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience managing technical documentation.

• Soft Skills: Proactive autonomous a strong team player and an effective problem-solver.

The ideal candidate is an analytical team player who will be responsible for leading a team of high performing individuals who own the entire product lifecycle from strategy to evaluation. You will also work cross-functionally to complete product roadmaps and discover new opportunities.

What We Offer:

A growth-oriented project with internal training and a people-centric company culture.

North Search and our client are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage professionals of all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to take your career to the next level in the machinery industry We want to hear from you!