OverviewThis is a 12 month contract (2 openings) We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life.
That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better.
We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world.
And that's where you come in.
At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we.
We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location.
Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil.
Talk to us about how we can best support you!
Your role as a Product Description Data Acquisition Specialist is to ensure that OEB (own exclusive brands) product description data and assets are acquired, translated and communicated within the agreed deadlines across all the KF Group.
Those data and assets will be used for multiple purposes such as packaging and online throughout the Group.
You will be the representative of product description data in project meetings with category teams providing updates to current data status against CPA, raising any concerns and mitigating any risks to data delivery.
A key area of focus will be to work with vendors to collect data ensuring that all data is collected and available for all channels within the agreed deadlines.
What's the job?Project manage the E2E PDD collection processResponsible for delivery of OEB PDD acquisition in line with the CPA to the agreed briefResponsible for the delivery of validated and translated PDD, packaging data and assetsEnsure that risks and potential mitigations affecting range change are escalated and communicated as required.Become fully competent in use of PIM and Vendor PortalWork to consistently achieve high quality outputWork closely with the Change Control and PIM Development teamsWhat you'll bringPassionate about how data is used to help a customer buy a product and its importance within a retail organisationTenacious and resilient in the face of strong opinionsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsConsideration to how something may impact other areas of the businessUnderstanding of business processesBe Customer Focused – constantly improving our customers' experience I listen to my customersI use available data to help make decisionsBe Human – acting with humanity and care I do the right thingI am respectfulBe Curious – thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious I build and share new ideasI try new things and share my learningsBe Agile – working with trust, pace and agility I have courage to be creativeDone is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20Be Inclusive – acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together I embrace allyshipI have self-awareness and a desire to learnBe Accountable – championing the plan to deliver results and growth I own my actionsI understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my roleAt Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you.
We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.
In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination!
We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self.
Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
Interested?
Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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