Data Solutions Specialist

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Data Solutions SpecialistFull-timeCompany DescriptionWhy join Avery DennisonWe are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.Our Vestcom Business unit is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most – the point of decision. Our patented innovation has been trusted by top retailers for more than 30 years to drive productivity and profitable growth. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.BenefitsAt Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:Inclusive Care Support: Expert, whole-health care regardless of gender identity.Retirement Savings: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.Paid Vacation: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job. The longer you work for the Company, the more days you will accrue.Paid Parental Leave: Your salary is 100% paid during your approved parental leave of absence as a biological, adoptive, and/or foster parent. Job DescriptionAbout the roleThe Data Solutions Specialist manages our customers’ variable data for printed labeling. Examples include price tags containing data such as item prices, sizes, and barcodes as well as care and content labels – either printing and shipping to the customer or enabling the customer to print themselves. This process requires taking data from our customers’ IT systems and integrating it into Avery Dennison’s software solutions, which enable the variable data (prices, sizes, etc.) to print correctly on tags and labels. The process includes collaboration with Sales forming the general strategy, conducting software demos as needed, and serving as the customer-facing variable data expert. Once an opportunity has been identified that will require variable data and/or online ordering, the Data Solutions Specialist engages directly with the customer to analyze their existing business data systems and take the technical steps to map and integrate the customer's’ data into the Avery Dennison system/software. This role provides guidance and development support to our extensive customer base on world class data & order management and digital product solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesThis position is offered as a hybrid role based in New York City or Los Angeles.Function as a primary and direct point of contact for retailers and brand owners to provide critical business and technical analysis for development needs related to variable data products and online ordering solutions.Engage directly with customers to analyze existing business data systems, map and integrate customer data into Avery Dennison systems/software, and prepare Statements of Work capturing functional and data requirements.Work closely with global stakeholders to prepare project plans, lead calls across IT, Sales, Development, and Operations teams, and manage multiple implementation projects to ensure milestones, dates, and quality standards are met.Ensure functional and data requirements are met by preparing test plans, executing end-to-end testing including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and resolving customer variable data issues...