Data Operations Specialist

Data Operations Specialist

Location: Remote / Nearshore

Employment Type: Full-time

Language: Business-fluent English

About the Role

We are looking for a Data Operations Specialist to support recurring product data, pricing, and bill-of-materials operations across PIM and ERP systems.

This is a hands-on operational role focused on data transformation, Excel-based processing, system uploads, data validation, first-level error handling, and workflow monitoring. You will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure product and commercial data is processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute purchase and sales price uploads in ERP systems based on Excel files and workflow triggers.
• Transform product data into ERP-compatible upload files, including Bill of Materials (BOM) data.
• Manage recurring data imports, exports, uploads, and validation processes.
• Monitor integrations between ERP and PIM systems and scheduled data exports.
• Investigate first-level processing errors, take corrective action based on defined procedures, and escalate technical issues when necessary.
• Manage the onboarding of vendor product data, including requesting data templates, reviewing submissions, and preparing upload files.
• Upload and perform basic editing of product images within the PIM system.
• Monitor workflow dashboards and proactively follow up with relevant teams regarding delays, incomplete tasks, and operational bottlenecks.
• Ensure high levels of data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across systems.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Data Operations, Master Data Management, ERP/PIM Administration, Product Data Management, E-commerce Catalogue Operations, or a comparable data-focused back-office environment.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience independently managing recurring data-processing activities such as data transformation, imports/exports, system uploads, validation, and error handling.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong experience working with structured data files.
• Experience working with ERP and/or Product Information Management (PIM) systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Navision and Akeneo is a strong advantage.
• Initial hands-on experience with data-processing automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to operational processes.
• Ability to identify issues, coordinate solutions, and independently manage operational processes.
• Clear and professional communication skills when working with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Business-fluent English.

Ideal Background

Candidates with backgrounds such as Data Operations Specialist, Master Data Specialist, Product Data Specialist, PIM/ERP Specialist, E-commerce Catalogue Specialist, or Master Data Analyst may be particularly well suited to this position.