Data Producer

As a Kardex Data Producer you play a crucial role in the MDG solution implementation, data governance and data management by ensuring the quality, availability, integrity, and security of Kardex’s data assets. Data governance is the framework, processes, and policies that manage and control an organization's data throughout its lifecycle. The Data Producer will be part of a team that will facilitate ‘worldwide’ support. The team is responsible for implementing and maintaining the data governance practices. Their main activities revolve around managing and improving the quality and usability of data assets within Kardex.
A Data Producer will support the data management professionals who take ownership of data quality, integrity, security, and compliance within an the Kardex Data framework. Their activities help ensure that data is accurate, accessible and available for decision-making and business operations while adhering to regulatory and organizational requirements.

You will support the MDG processes and procedures, and work with the Data Stewards that act as a brand ambassador by modelling the Kardex Remstar Core Values in every interaction with customers & colleagues and be the face of the Life Cycle Service department at our customer sites across the country.
In this important role you must prove to be flexible and willing to commit the time and effort necessary to meet the organization’s needs to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty during every interaction.

Your tasks

Data Quality Management:

The Data producers in Kardex are responsible for maintaining data quality. They work to identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies, and take steps to rectify these problems. This will involve supporting Data Stewards to defining data quality standards, collaborating with data stakeholders, and implementing data cleansing processes.

Metadata Management:

Data Producers will be part of the creation and change process in MDG for Master data, which includes information about the data such as its source, meaning, lineage, and usage within the associate E2E business processes. This helps users understand the context of the data, ensuring its proper interpretation and usage.

Data Lineage and Documentation:

Data Producers will support the Data Stewards, with inputs from the BAU processes, to write and maintain documentation that outlines the flow and transformation of data across systems and processes. This explains where data comes from, how it is transformed, and where it is used, to monitor and maintain compliancy and allow for structured auditing, and troubleshooting.

Data Access and Security: Data producers work with information security teams to ensure that proper access controls are in place. They will support the Data Stewards to define who can access and modify specific data and enforce data security policies to prevent unauthorized access.

Data Usage and Monitoring:

Data Producers track how data is being used and monitor its performance. This helps identify patterns of usage, potential bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.

Data Governance Policy Enforcement:

Data Producers enforce data governance policies and guidelines established by Kardex. Data Producers educate data users about these policies and ensure that data-related processes align with them.

Issue Resolution:

When data-related issues arise, Data Producers will support Data Stewards which are responsible for investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving these issues promptly. They work to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. Issues are reported through a ticketing system to support Incident- and Problem management.

Continuous Improvement:

Data Producers participate in the continuous improvement of data governance practices. They analyze feedback, monitor trends, and suggest enhancements to data management processes and policies.

Your profile

Training/Education:

• Experience in information technology, computer science, business administration, data management, or a related discipline or experience.

Professional Experience

• Proficiency in data management principles, data governance practices, and data quality concepts.
• Familiarity with data modelling, data integration, and data lineage.
• SQL and/or Excel skills for querying and analysing data.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify data quality issues and recommend solutions.

Leadership/Other

• Understanding of relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry-specific compliance requirements.
• Capability to manage tasks related to data governance initiatives.
• Willingness to work in cross-functional teams and facilitate discussions around data requirements and governance.
• Relevant experience in data management, data analysis, data quality assurance, or related roles.
• Ability to work in a geographically spread Data Management Team
• Confident, strong assertive team player
• Customer oriented
• Socially presentable
• Good interpersonal skills
• Methodological skills
• Experience in a data driven industrial production environment is a plus.
• English CEFR Level B2
• Willingness to travel occasionally