Manager NPD Data

  • Full-time
  • Rituals Job Grade HO: 17
  • Rituals Job Family: Management
  • Department: Central Head Office
  • Head Office Department: Innovations

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of Rituals’ product portfolio? Now is your chance to make an impact as a Manager, NPD Data Team within our Innovation department!

As the leader of the Product Data Entry team, you play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality, timely product data for both internal stakeholders and external partners. Your team sits at the heart of New Product Development (NPD), supporting the seamless introduction of innovative products to the market.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing a team of six data professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely entry of product master data into our system (Stibo STEP) across all phases of the Rituals Innovation Process.
  • Acting as the key connector between multiple departments, including Category Management, Innovation, Sourcing, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
  • Driving process and system improvements in collaboration with our Business Technology team to build a future-proof, scalable, and sustainable data management solution.
  • Serving as a data ambassador, inspiring enthusiasm for data-driven decision-making across the organization.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and love the challenge of elevating data management to the next level, this role is for you!

Qualifications

At Rituals, we believe that great innovation starts with great people. Join our Innovation (NPD) team, where creativity meets structure, and where your work directly impacts the products our consumers will love in the years to come.

Krista, a key leader in the Innovation department, shares:
"Our team works closely with our creative colleagues to bring new products to life. The data we manage is more than just numbers—it’s the foundation that enables our products to succeed. Now, as we embark on the journey to build the ultimate product master data system, we need passionate, visionary leaders to shape this future with us. Are you ready for this challenge?"

As the Manager, NPD Data Team, you will have the unique opportunity to:

  • Lead, inspire, and develop the Product Data Entry team (6 FTE), fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
  • Champion a passion for data, sharing your enthusiasm across the team and department to drive engagement and innovation.
  • Act as a data ambassador, advocating for high-quality, reliable product data throughout the organization.
  • Own the operational responsibility for product master data entry in Stibo STEP, ensuring on-time, complete, and accurate data delivery across all phases of the Rituals Innovation Process.
  • Collaborate with Business Technology to drive system and process improvements, building a future-proof, scalable, and sustainable data management framework.
  • Think creatively and problem-solve, identifying innovative solutions for system-related challenges.
  • Serve as a key connector, effectively communicating and aligning across Innovation, Sales, Business Technology, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
  • Continuously improve data management processes, striving for efficiency, accuracy, and best-in-class data quality.

You can apply till March 28th. After this date, we will close the role and make a first selection.

It's good to know that we're in the office 80% of the time and working from home 20%. In a full-time contract, that means four days in the office and one day remote.

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