As the Specification Data Management Specialist, you will support specification maintenance activities, PLM system support, and specification excellence. This role operates with autonomy in a dynamic, cross-functional, and integrated environment.

Key Ingredients:

Support all spec data activities and processes and ensure data meets the correct requirements for PLM and downstream systems
Manage complex specification workflows end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, regulatory and commercial compliance
Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and drive approvals on schedule
Implement updates due to internal or external change requests
Support proactive data reporting, analysis, and correction
Troubleshooting and system support for R&D; guides on policy, assist with resolving escalations
Collaborate with International counterparts on system governance, efficiencies, and consistency
Work in accordance with R&D/compliance/nutritional/legal/Food Safety/Quality requirements

Recipe for Success: Apply if this sounds like you!

Ability to communicate in English and Chinese
Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, chemistry, or related field
Proven experience in specification management, product development or quality systems within food/beverage or CPG industries
Proficient with specification databases, PLM systems, and ERP tools
Attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical details to non‑technical stakeholders
Organizational/time management skill / ability to run multiple assignments concurrently
Track record of executing projects and driving results on cross‑functional teams

Work Environment & Schedule

The function is based in Nijmegen or Amsterdam. The company has a minimum 3/5 days in the office requirement and as part of the role at least one day in Nijmegen.
Working hours are including an early start to maximize the overlap with the Chinees time zone

Location(s)

Nijmegen

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .