Material Data Specialist

About the role

As a Material Data Specialist, you will ensure the availability and precise provisioning of spare parts for complex defence systems. You will manage and maintain material data in accordance with the international ASD S2000M specification. Working in an interdisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers.

What you'll do

• Plan, maintain, and manage material data using the S2000M specification to ensure accurate spare parts provisioning
• Create and update illustrated parts breakdowns using tools such as IsoDraw or Adobe Illustrator to enable precise visual identification
• Operate and maintain a Common Source Database (CSDB), ensuring complete data consistency, quality, and integrity across platforms
• Participate actively in Guidance Conferences and Provisioning Approval Meetings (PAMs) to align with customer logistics requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments and subcontractors to ensure seamless material data integration throughout the product lifecycle

What you'll need

• Comprehensive background in engineering, logistics, or information management with practical application of the ASD S2000M specification
• Hands-on expertise in setting up, operating, and maintaining a Common Source Database (CSDB)
• Ability to build and maintain illustrated parts breakdowns using professional visual identification tools
• Fluency in both German and English to communicate technical logistics data to internal teams and customers
• Understanding of product structuring, parts cataloguing, and complex codification processes
• Eligibility and willingness to undergo a security clearance process

Nice to have

• Knowledge of related ASD specifications such as S1000D, S3000L, S4000P, or SX000i
• Practical knowledge of Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) and LSAR processes
• Experience collaborating with public procurement agencies like BAAINBw
• Familiarity with NATO codification, supply number systems, or XML/SGML data structures
• Experience managing subcontractors within an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) context

What they offer

• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP)
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning allowance: €500 yearly
• Health and wellness: gym membership and mental health support
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• 5 days paid family emergency leave and 100% remote work option during pregnancy