BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

The Master Data Specialist role plays a critical function in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement of Master Data Management and the Product Approval Workflow (PAW). By overseeing data flows, approvals, and cross-functional collaboration, it drives operational excellence and ensures compliance with key business processes. Acting as a central point of coordination, this position facilitates seamless communication between stakeholders, resolves process deviations, and provides strategic support to enhance workflow effectiveness. Through analytical expertise and technical proficiency, the role contributes to the organization's overall data governance and process optimization efforts.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support PAW Operations: Assist in the execution of the Product Approval Workflow, ensuring timely product approvals.
• Data Monitoring & Validation: Track data flows and validate the accuracy of product data for approvals.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with teams (Product, IT, Marketing, etc.) to ensure smooth communication and approval processes.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve data discrepancies or workflow delays.
• Technical Support: Provide basic IT support, assist with troubleshooting, and manage IT tickets.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline PAW processes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main contact for PAW-related inquiries, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed.
• Any other duties as assigned by superior/management.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree Business Administration/Information Systems/Computer Science/ related field
• Min 7 years of hands on experience with ERP systems and data management processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis data modelling and data quality control techniques.
• Knowledge of data management tools or Master Data Management platforms
• Experience working as Project coordinator, able to work with global cross function team
• Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented approach
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken (Fluency in German is an added advantage.)
• Attention to Detail & Data Integrity
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to present results clearly and compellingly
• Strong communication & presentation skill
• Ability to clearly articulate data in presentations to stakeholder

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.