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We are looking for an Item Specialist to help ensure efficient global item data management that supports the quote-to-delivery process. In this role, you will improve the quality, consistency, and availability of item data across Valmet systems. You will work with professionals across sales, engineering, procurement, production,logistics, and customer service while contributing to smooth business operations worldwide.\nYour responsibilities\nYou will create,maintain, and control global and local item data throughout its lifecycle in Valmet systems.\n\nYou will coordinate Bill of Material (BOM) creation and updates while ensuring the accuracy of key PDM attributes.\n\nYou will link engineering documents, transfer items to ERP systems, and enrich item data for business use.\n\nYou will collaborate with service business professionals to improve end-to-end process cycle times.\n\nYou willmonitoritem data quality, implement corrective actions, and contribute to new concepts, tools, and systems.\n\nExpectations for you\nYou have an analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.\n\nYou are a collaborative team player with effective communication and problem-solving skills.\n\nYou have thecapabilityto read technical drawings.\n\nYou are fluent in English, both written and spoken.\n\nYoudemonstratestrong learning agility and a commitment to data quality.\n\nTo succeed in this role\nSuccess in this role requires a strong focus on data accuracy, consistency, and process efficiency. You should be comfortable working with multiple systems and collaborating with stakeholders across functions. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills are essential.\nWe also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles-practicalbehavioursthat guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: Take accountability. Lead with courage.Build ontrust. Collaborate for growth.\nWe offer\nYou will be part of the Global Supply Item Data Management function, supporting global and local item data activities. The team playsan important rolein ensuring reliable item information throughout the quote-to-delivery process. You will work closely with sales, customer service, engineering, technical support, procurement, production,logistics,forwarding, and Global Financial Operations. You will have opportunities to contribute to process improvements and the development of new data management concepts, tools, and systems. Valmet offers an international and collaborative work environment, modern tools, learning opportunities, and supportive colleagues who value continuous development.\nWant to know more?\nDid we catch your interest? If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring team. Submit your application through the Valmet careers site according to local instructions and deadlines.\nWhen everything works together\nValmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, deliveringcutting-edgetechnologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close tocustomers,we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. 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