Associate Packaging Master Data Administrator (12/mos) - Gdansk

Join the Packaging Master Data Team and be are part of Arla food sustainability journey, where were we create the data foundation for our responsibility as an international business

Welcome to Global Shared Services in Gdansk

Arla is a global farmer-owned organisation that is behind many well-known and loved brands, including Arla Apetina®, Castello®, Lurpak® and many, many more.

As a Associate Professional, you become a part of our Packaging Master Data team under the Packaging Optimizations Team in Procurement. Where you will support our business and our dedicated Packaging Managers, that are located all over Europa.

You will be located in our office in Gdansk, where Packaging Master Data Team have 5 out of  400 dedicate colleagues that daily support all of Arla with IT, HR, Procurement, financial operations, and packaging data.

With over 10 years of existence in Gdansk, we offer you a lot of knowledge and the opportunity to partake in challenging and exciting innovation projects. As a part of the Arla organisation, you will also enjoy a Scandinavian, collaborative work culture. We are all on first name terms with each other, and we truly appreciate diversity and individuality.

About the job

In the Packaging Master Data Team we secure the data foundation for   transparency/traceability on our packaging data. So our business can work, with correct data for more sustainability packaging solutions for our products to complying to Arla’s environmental strategy

Packaging Master Data Team is a part of the Packaging Optimization Team in Procurement.  Here you will work with collect data and specifications from supplier, and supporting in the replying on Packaging technical questionnaires. Entering needed packaging master data in our IT system 3DX, and upload approved statements to support sustainability and legally purpose

Specifically, you will:

• Supporting the supplier data collection system to ensure 3DX packaging data is accurate, up to date, and properly maintained.


• Supporting data conformity with Arla’s environmental and packaging sustainability strategy, including compliance with relevant EU regulations.


• Ensuring packaging specifications are kept up to date and correctly managed when changes are implemented.


• Supporting Marketing and Category teams by responding to packaging-related technical questionnaires and data requests.


• Supporting the upload, maintenance, and securing of packaging documentation, including sustainability data and required global statements.

What is more you would assist Packaging Managers in communication to end users and other stakeholders.

Please note that this is temporary contract for 12 months duration.

Who are you?

You know how to combine operational work with data and systems along with wide support to business, stakeholders and your colleagues. Being open towards process improvements along with rational approach and proper fact analysis is an attitude we would value.

Furthermore, you have:

• Relevant education (BSc or MSc)


• 1-2 years of working experience within data management


• Packaging material knowledge


• MS Office knowledge, incl. Excel and Power point.

As we work in an international setup – English fluency is a must.

What do we offer?

As a company, we offer:

• Work in an international team & matrix structure


• Friendly atmosphere & comfortable work place (Neptun office in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz)


• Possibility to combine office work with work from home (50/50)


• Relocation package


• Medical care & life insurance


• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.


• Development possibilities while taking part in internal projects

Application and contact

If you want to drive innovation and help your colleagues worldwide, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply via Apply button.

Read more about Arla Global Shared Services

Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Neptun building in Gdansk – with colourful offices and a beautiful sea view.

As of now, we have an IT Operations and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.

We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.

Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission: ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about. 

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