Team Lead – Data Operations (m/f/d)

Company Description

We are REPA Deutschland GmbH , part of the REPA Group – Europe's leading distributor of spare parts for the catering industry, commercial kitchens, refrigeration technology and more. With over 95,000 items from more than 2,000 manufacturers, we offer the largest range on the market. Our 6 warehouses in Europe, 9 locations and over 1,500 employees guarantee fast and reliable service. Our affiliation with Parts Town , the American market leader in high-tech spare parts distribution, gives us even more power. Together we ensure that everything runs smoothly – whether it's a coffee machine, refrigerator or combi‑steamer.

Team Lead – Data Operations

Supports the Vice President of Data by managing a small team of data professionals and ensuring day‑to‑day execution of data entry, setting priorities, and operational data quality checks. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines people management with direct contribution to data delivery and quality.

Team Leadership and Support

• Manage and support a small team of data entry specialists and data specialists.
• Assign and prioritize work to meet business needs and timelines.
• Provide hands‑on support where needed.

Hands‑on Data Delivery

• Actively contributes to data quality initiatives.
• Track and define tasks from the KPI boards.
• Ensure data tasks are manageable and divided in smaller chunks where needed.

Execution and Coordination

• Translate direction from the Vice President of Data into clear tasks and short‑term plans.
• Track work in progress and communicate status, risks, and dependencies.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for (non‑transformational) data‑related issues.

Data Quality and Best Practices

• Maintain basic data standards, documentation, and naming conventions.
• Ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency of core datasets.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or data operations.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring others (formal or informal).

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with PowerBI and operational reporting.
• Familiarity working with Jira.
• Comfort working directly with business stakeholders.

Soft Skills

• Practical, hands‑on problem‑solving mindset.
• Clear and direct communication skills.
• Ability to balance delivery work with team leadership responsibilities.

Additional Information

In addition to a secure job with a highly varied, broad range of tasks in an internationally successful, fast‑growing and family‑friendly group of companies, you can also expect, depending on location:

• Attractive remuneration package including Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Flexible working hours and flexitime account to combine family and career
• Company pension scheme
• Canteen with subsidised lunch
• Flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Regular employee events
• Very good, appreciative working atmosphere
• Employees recruit employees – bonus
• Corporate benefits
• Free employee parking

REPA embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Do you have questions? We will be happy to answer them! Please send an e‑mail to Nadine and Anna: .

Have we piqued your interest? Then apply today! We look forward to receiving your online application.