Visual Basic Developer

Come and join us!

Do you have talent for developing IT applications at data and scripting level aligned with standard processes? If yes, this is your opportunity to join a world-leading coating supplier as our new Visual Basic Developer.

You will have the unique opportunity to maintain and further develop the R&D organization’s data systems to ensure that they function optimally and in accordance with users’ needs. You will report directly to the R&D Manager, Systems & Processes, and cooperate with colleagues from different functions all over the world (among others, R&D, Digital, Operations).

Make an impact and drive improvements

You have a quality and business orientation approach to perform your assignments. You have excellent planning skills and are a phenomenal teammate who contributes to close collaboration at all levels of the organization. You understand the importance of the interaction across functions and have a customer service attitude to efficiently perform your tasks.

Key responsibilities

Support the automation/digitalization journey of the R&D organization by developing, updating and maintaining the existing product lifecycle management (PLM) system.

Plan, coordinate and implement IT projects to ensure that they are delivered on time and within budget, adhered to defined quality standards and meeting agreed user specifications and expectations.

Ensure proper and efficient digital integration between the PLM software and existing and new digital solutions within Hempel.

Ensure that applications are implemented and operated according to agreed standards within Hempel.

Provide technical support and training to end users.

Ensure adherence to the IT security policies.

Key tasks

Work with user groups to identify and solve business challenges within the RD organization through digitalization/automation and mainly related to the existing PLM software at data and scripting level. Collaboration is not only with R&D user groups but also with other business functions (mainly Digital/IT, Supply Chain, Production, Product and Assortment Management, Technical Support).

Based on the above, improve existing and design new end-to-end solutions that improve collaboration, productivity/efficiency and knowledge sharing within the R&D organization but also with other business functions if applicable/relevant.

Ensure proper and efficient integration between the existing PLM software and other existing or new applications. This requires close collaboration with the Digital/IT function.

Prepare, coordinate, follow-up and ensure proper implementation of projects, within budget and following a realistic project plan in accordance with the priorities of the department and other involved parties’/functions’.

Understand client pain points and troubleshoot as challenges arise.

Handle users’ daily requests and incidents, ensuring proper prioritization among them and related to other projects.

Close collaboration with other team members to ensure open communication, knowledge sharing and proper workload distribution to achieve department objectives.

Provide training and support to users on new and existing digital tools/applications within R&D.

Key Success Criteria’s / KPIs

Completion of agreed IT projects. They must meet the specifications, be delivered on time and within budget.

Satisfactory resolution of users’ incidents and requests related to the PLM software and other applications used in R&D.

Satisfaction level of users.

Work relations

Internal with all different areas in the company, as well as external (software suppliers).

Required education, experience and job-related skills

Knowledge and experience in SQL database is a MUST.

Knowledge and experience in .NET, preferably in VB.NET is a MUST.

Fluent in English – oral and writing is a MUST.

University degree in information technology is preferable.

General behavioural competencies most relevant for the job

Planning & organizing.

Quality orientation.

Problem solving.

Business orientation.

Customer service orientation.

Flexible and adaptable attitude.

Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually.

Global career possibilities

In Hempel, we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many multi-functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development.

Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application/motivation letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply’.

Attractive salary and excellent compensation and benefits package are also part of the advantages of being part of our team.

About Hempel

At Hempel, we are committed to promoting a workplace that celebrates and values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. It is an integral part of our strategy to secure an environment which enables each employee to feel the kind of inclusion that allows them to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute their best.

We recognise that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programmes and initiatives such as Inclusive Leadership Training, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Network and preventive mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essentials supporting that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.

Application due2024-05-24

Seniority LevelAssociate

Job FunctionsInformation Technology

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.

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