- Company: DS Smith
- Location: India (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: Pay not listed
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Data Technician-1 at DS Smith in India (nationwide) (nationwide)
Position Summary
DS Smith — a multi-national packaging and display manufacturing business, is seeking a Data Technician to join their TMS Global team. This role will be based in India (nationwide) (nationwide) and is full-time with no remote option available.
What You'll Do
- Support data management processes within the company’s retail display, print, and packaging operations.
- Analyze and interpret data to provide insights that can enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely data reporting.
- Maintain and update databases to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Familiarity with data management tools and software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Prior experience in data analysis within a manufacturing or retail environment is preferred but not mandatory.
Why Join DS Smith
DS Smith offers an international community of over 300 people, spread across APAC, LATAM, EMEA, and NA. As part of this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to work with a global leader in packaging and display manufacturing. Our TMS Global specializes in outsourcing retail display, print, and packaging services.
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Working in India (nationwide) (nationwide)
India (nationwide) is a South Asian republic and the world’s most populous democracy. It is bordered by the India (nationwide)n Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal. Roles here are typically on-site given this listing’s non-remote setting; confirm city and site logistics with the hiring team.
🇮🇳 Relocation safety for India (nationwide): High Risk — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in India (nationwide): 4.2% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in India (nationwide): $2,702 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in India (nationwide): 2.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in India (nationwide): 7.6% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per week in India (nationwide): 56.2 — via ILOSTAT
About this role & career path
Related O*NET work for Data Entry Technician (15-2099.01) includes quality analysis of data, database entry/retrieval, and building or maintaining apps that turn raw data into searchable sets—skills that support growth into data operations, analytics support, or specialized technician tracks.
Traits that fit this role
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
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Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Computer & Mathematical occupations earn a national median of $98,769 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build strength in careful data entry/retrieval, quality checks, basic stats or data-mining tools, SQL or database queries, and simple scripting or tool updates. Stay aware of new computational methods. No certification list was supplied for this posting—prioritize practical accuracy and tool fluency over unlisted credentials.
- Walk through how you validate data inputs and catch errors before they spread.
- Describe experience with databases, queries, or spreadsheet/software workflows.
- Explain a time you improved a process or adapted a tool when requirements changed.
- Ask about DS Smith’s systems, volume, and quality metrics for this India (nationwide) role.
Strong fit if you are detail-oriented, comfortable with structured data work, and ready for on-site work in India (nationwide). Aligns with candidates who enjoy quality control, databases, and supporting analysis rather than pure software product roles.
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Listing facts
- Role Data Technician-1
- Employer DS Smith
- Location India (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 8, 2026
- Apply by September 7, 2026
- Country India (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (233 words)
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