Data Governance Analyst

About Us

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fiber-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organization and do your best work with us!

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Analyst to join our team and support the Data Governance program. 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 Governance 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.

• Meal Vouchers.

• Annual entitlement to eco vouchers.
• Entitlement to enrolment in the standard company hospitalization scheme.
• Location:  Brussels – hybrid

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. 

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.