Master Data Specialist (FTC)

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €4.1BN in annual revenue, operating over 600+ Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 16,000 people. Our products and services include large scale food and beverage operations, convenience stores, roadside refue

Role Introduction:

Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and is seeking to onboard a Master Data Specialist who will be maintaining master data across Applegreen systems, including SAP and multiple POS systems & who will play a pivotal role in the delivery of a new EPOS project. This role will form part of the master data team and reports to the master data manager. It is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to excel. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreen seamlessly and adopt a hands on approach to their role. This is a fixed term contract for 1 year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the data is entered and maintained into and across the relevant systems to a high level of accuracy within the business SLA's.
• Manual entry and maintenance (create, change, review, delete) business critical data across multiple systems consistently and accurately.
• Assist the Master Data Team Lead by identifying errors in data received, process improvements and ensuring that the quality of the data is to the highest standard.
• Liaising with business stakeholders across Applegreen group to uphold the standards required for the quality of the data received.
• Ongoing training on the systems to achieve the different levels of complexity of the master data into the relevant systems.
• Produce clear and detailed documentation that can be used by the whole team to carry out specific tasks.

The Candidate should have the following:

Qualifications, experience & skills

• Previous experience in a data management role or a graduate who has a high interest in working with systems and data.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple IT systems.
• Ability to work in a team and to achieve tight deadlines to meet the business service level agreements.
• Demonstrate analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to identify where data may not be accurate or incomplete.
• Previous experience in working with SAP system or POS systems in a data management role would be an advantage.
• Detail orientated with ability to understand and see the broader impacts if the data is not entered correctly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• Proven ability to work on your own initiative and deliver to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Committed and self-motivated that can adapt to change within a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team, achieve tight deadlines, prioritize tasks, and effectively time-manage.

Additional Key Skills & Attributes:

• A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
• Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
• A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
• Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.
• Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.
• A 'can do' attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
• Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.
• Is resilient and calm under pressure.
• Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
• Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.
• Willing to travel ad hoc if required.

• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Work/Life Balance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Rewards for Years Of Service
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• E-Learning and Development opportunities

Applegreen Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer