Data Integration Specialist

Azelis

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry present in over 65 countries across the globe. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 63,000 customers, supported by ~2,200 principal relationships, generating a revenue of €4.15 billion (2023).

Across our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated and unique digital service to local customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. EcoVadis Platinum rated, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners. Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under AZE.

Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.

We currently employ around 4,200 talented individuals in more than 65 countries and 70 labs across Europe, Asia Pacific and Americas.

That’s 4,200 professionals. 4,200 problem solvers. 4,200 go-getters.

People are our key assets — that’s what we believe in. We embrace change as an invaluable opportunity to grow, learn and become ever better at what we do. And with a team that’s united in passion, vision, and values, we believe that we are able to work together to achieve everything we set our minds to. The Life Sciences and Chemicals industry is ripe for disruption, and we are looking for like-minded enthusiastic, and innovative people who are thirsty for a challenge to join us in making a difference.

Data Integration Specialist

Opportunity

Azelis grows exponentially, also by acquisition, and the successful data integration of our M&A’s, combined with process standardization and efficiency will accelerate the conversion of the deals into value creation for Azelis. 

With digital transformation initiatives, importance of data increased and thus the need for specialists to manage complex data flows between multiple systems and facilitate data-driven decision-making increased.

Reporting Line & Location

The Data Integration Specialist will report to the APAC ERP Manager with functional reporting line to Group Master Data Manager

The role will be based in Malaysia.

Main Accountabilities

The Data Integration Specialist will drive / execute data migrations and make sure to: 

• Incorporate data from M&A companies in our state-of-the-art ERP environment, D365 Finance & Operations. This data will have to be collected, cleansed and imported into Microsoft Dynamics 365 using various tools and solutions, in close collaboration with Master Data Manager, Data Stewards, M&A Project Managers, ERP, CRM and BI specialists. 

• Contribute to the Data Quality Continuous Improvement initiatives 

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Create and enforce policies for effective data integration and ingestion 

• Write and maintain documentation of the data integration processes, data mappings and workflows

• Map and integrate M&A master data to existing master data, being compliant with Corporate Master Data Management policies 

• Perform Data validation to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and completeness

• Implement data quality checks and validation routines as part of the integration process

• Create reports on data flow status, error logs, and integration performance

• Integrate (Migrate) opening balances for GL, AP, AR and Inventory 

• Clearly distinguish between full integrations of new legal entities and hybrid integrations of merging legal entities and set up and execute different dataflows accordingly 

• Coordinate data cleansing activities with Master Data Manager, Data Stewards 

• Execution of data cleaning activities assigned via our Service Desk ticketing system according to priorities

• Functional leadership: Coach and steer data stewards in the full M&A Data Integration process 

• Manage M&A projects and code build versioning in DevOps 

• Build strong partnerships with colleagues at all levels, inside and outside the Data, Technology and Digital teams, as well as collaborating with other data experts across the entire organization. 

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.) 

• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies  

• Proficient in Microsoft Azure native tools, a.o. Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse and Azure SQL 

• Prior work experience in IT incl. within the data area: 8 years 

• Proficient in Microsoft DevOps 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel 

• Functional knowledge in Microsoft Dynamics  

• A curious data enthusiast, analytical mindset and passion for problem-solving

• Hands-on 

• Learning on the fly: open to change, enjoys challenges and finding solutions 

• Customer focus: establishes good connections with external and internal people and maintains good relationships with employees 

• Team player and create positive environment 

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Fluent in English 

The requirements of the job will develop and change according to the needs of the business and the employee will be expected to adapt to these changes. This list is non-exhaustive and the employee will be expected to carry out any tasks and duties for which he/she is trained for and/or has been assigned to.

Key Contacts:

Master Data Managers, Data Stewards, Project Managers, ERP, CRM and BI specialists

Other Requirements:

Adaptability to fast-changing business environments and priorities.