About the job
The Royal Van Beest Group is a globally recognized leader in the production of high-quality components for lifting, securing, and anchoring loads. Our premium products, including crane hooks, closures, and chain accessories, are utilized across various sectors such as oil and gas, wind energy, industry, mining, shipping, and aquaculture. Our renowned brands, including Green Pin®, Irizar Forge, Enduro Softslings, Heuer Hebetechnik, and Sling Supply International, are among the largest and most recognized in their categories, sold in over 100 countries worldwide. Established in 1922, we have a rich history of development and currently operate facilities in the Netherlands (headquarters), Brazil, Germany, France, Spain, and the United States. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to delivering top-quality products. Our dedicated team of over 300 talented employees works collaboratively towards ambitious growth targets, aiming to expand to 400 employees in the coming years, with a revenue of approximately €145 million. As a leading global supplier, we have set in place an ambitious growth strategy for the coming years, with our core values deeply embedded in our family-owned business.
Data serves as a strategic engine for the growth of the Royal Van Beest Group, allowing us to enhance product quality, optimize processes, and provide our customers with reliable information. With the ongoing digitalization, establishing a robust foundation of strong, reliable data is imperative.
In light of this, we are strengthening our Product Management team and increasing our capacity to further professionalize our data structure, data quality, and data processes. Consequently, the Royal Van Beest Group is seeking a Product Data Manager.
The Role
As the Product Data Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a solid master data structure for Van Beest's entire product range. This role focuses on enhancing data quality, professionalizing data processes, and creating clear definitions and agreements between departments. You will play a key role in product data management and facilitate efficient collaboration between Product Management, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and IT. You will report directly to the Vice President of Corporate R&D.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Developing and maintaining a clear and consistent master data structure;
Ensuring data ownership within the business;