Data Governance Analyst

About us

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.

About the role  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Analyst to join our team and support the Data Governance programme. You will work closely with the Data Governance Manager and the Master Data Team to ensure Data Governance best practices are developed and implemented across the Packaging Division.  You will also provide support to the Master Data owners in the development of new data assets. 

Your remit will include but not limited to: 

• Support the development of Policies, Procedures and Data Standards to be used within the Packaging Division. 

• Support the creation and maintenance of data dictionaries, business term glossaries, metadata catalogues and data lineage documentation. 

• Work with business representatives and Master Data domain owners to identify, document, develop, implement and report data quality rules. 

• Support on the planning, running and documenting Data Govertnance Council sessions.

• Support on the analysis of data by profiling it, documenting findings and recommending remedial actions. 

• Assist with the development of new Master Data assets, providing analytical support on new data loads, checking compliance with the specification and assessment of completeness & data quality. 

• Support the Master Data domain owners with user acceptance testing.  

About you   

• Educated to a degree level, preferably in Information Management, Data Science, Business or related field.

• Proven experience in data governance, data management or a related role.

• Solid understanding of data quality principles and the benefits of accurate and actionable data.

• Technical knowledge and experience in Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Profiling tools.

• Previous experience in working with large volumes of data; confident with MS Office 365 applications (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).

• Data driven, methodical and solution oriented.

• Curious, commercially aware and willing to challenge current practices where appropriate, in order to improve the impact master data has on the business.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, other languages are advantageous.

• Ability to work in a team and independently, and engage with stakeholders across different business areas and IT.  

Benefits  

• Competitive salary.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Annual entitlement to eco vouchers.

• Meal vouchers.

• Entitlement to enrolment in the standard company hospitalisation scheme.

Location:  Brussels – hybrid