Data Automation Team Manager

Data Automation Team Manager

Would you like to build, guide and inspire a newly formed Data Automation Team of automation specialists? Where you can really make an impact on improving customer experience, by providing better and more product data and while working with very large data sets (2 million sellable products), advanced technology and good tooling? Then join Kramp in Varsseveld/Utrecht in shaping the future of Agri-Tech as Data Automation Team Manager!

What is your role?

In Kramp’s Product Content department, we handle enormous volumes of product data. Kramp actively sells over 2 million unique products and maintains hundreds of millions of product relations and product attributes. The product data is a core dataset that powers our e-commerce platform, procurement, compliance and logistics processes. As our product portfolio continues to grow, we are forming this new Data Automation Team of three automation specialists. And we need you to build, guide and inspire this team.

Your specific tasks include:

• build and lead a high-performing team focusing on data automation, analysis and science
• design and manage data pipelines utilizing large-scale compute power via Kubeflow
• collaborate closely with other product content teams to deliver measurable business outcomes
• translate complex business problems into practical data automation solutions
• develop and maintain data products within a well established infrastructure. We use Google Cloud environment (GBQ, Vertex AI, Cloud Build) as well as STEP as data management system.
• experiment and develop AI models to improve products categorization, assortment optimization, product content, etc.
• define the team’s roadmap, set priorities, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

An example of specialization areas your team will work on may include:

• Make Model: identifying part-to-tractor model fits.
• Auto Classification: suggest best classification and categorisation for products
• Assortment selection automation: identifying the best assortment for our market

Your team

Your team consists of 2 data automation specialists and will grow to 3. You will report to the Head of Product Content and closely collaborate with all teams in the Product Content department.

Who are you?

For this job we have a couple of requirements:

• A completed Master's degree, preferably in Data Science or a related field
• 5+ years of working experience in data-driven environments, leadership experience preferred. Mid-level candidates are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in English
• Strong skills in SQL and Python
• Experience working in cloud environment (Google Cloud), ETL/ELT (e.g. dbt), git
• Experience with machine learning (classification algorithms) and interest in Large Language Models
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Be present at least three days per week at our head office in Varsseveld or Utrecht (remaining days optionally remote).

What do we offer?

Innovative environment: work with cutting-edge technologies and AI tools in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Empowerment: we give you the autonomy to grow and lead, supported by a clear vision and expert guidance.

Transparent culture: join a mature management team that values openness, trust, and collaboration.

Work-Life balance: enjoy flexible working arrangements, with the option to work remotely part of the week.

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. You can obviously expect:

• Competitive salary
• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime contract)
• Great budget for training and courses
• Growth Opportunities: Guidance and support in the field of data science.
• Generous pension plan Flexible working policy in hours and location
• Travel- and working from home allowance
• Profit sharing bonus

Do you want to join us?
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please send your CV and cover letter.

If you do not fully meet all requirements for this role, and you think you would be a good match for us, please apply and convince us.

Do you have a question about this role? Please do not hesitate to contact Monique Welling Talent Acquisition Specialist, monique.welling@kramp.com

About us

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations.

Working at Kramp means:

… you belong here! ​Being part of our open business community​
… your work makes a difference!​Have an impact on what matters

…you will develop and realize​!Learn and realize your potential

"Wij zijn een innovatieve afdeling en ik kan al zien welke nieuwe projecten er in het verschiet liggen"

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