Master Data Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Materials Master Data Specialist to support the management, governance, and continuous improvement of global material master data within a complex SAP environment.

This role is critical in ensuring high-quality, consistent, and compliant material data across multiple regions, enabling effective supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial operations.

The position also plays a key role in supporting ongoing SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation activities, including data migration, cleansing, and standardisation initiatives.

You will act as a key partner to cross-functional business stakeholders, ensuring material master data is accurately created, maintained, and aligned with global data governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Master Data Management & Governance

• Manage the full lifecycle of material master data within SAP (creation, maintenance, extension, blocking, and retirement)
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of material data across multiple plants and regions
• Apply and enforce master data governance policies, standards, and controls
• Perform data validations, audits, and root cause analysis to resolve data quality issues
• Support data cleansing and harmonisation activities, including duplicate and obsolete material remediation

Business Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for material master data queries and requests
• Translate business requirements into effective SAP master data solutions
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams
• Provide responsive and high-quality support to business stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency

Material Creation & Maintenance

• Create and maintain material master records including:
  • Raw materials
  • Semi-finished goods
  • Finished goods
  • Packaging and bulk materials
• Extend materials across plants, sales organisations, and regions
• Perform mass updates relating to MRP, production, planning, quality, procurement, and logistics views

BOM Management

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support engineering changes and product lifecycle updates
• Validate BOM structures, components, and material relationships

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support new product development and launch activities
• Ensure timely setup of new SKUs, product hierarchies, and related master data elements
• Coordinate creation of packaging, codes (e.g., GTIN/UPC), and BOM structures

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support SAP ECC and S/4HANA migration and transformation projects
• Contribute to data migration, validation, testing, and reconciliation activities
• Participate in master data standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation

Reporting & Data Quality

• Produce ad hoc reports and data analysis for business stakeholders
• Monitor data quality KPIs and support governance reporting
• Support ongoing master data maintenance cycles and operational reporting needs

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with SAP Material Master (MM module)
• Hands-on experience with material lifecycle management
• Knowledge of BOM creation and maintenance
• Understanding of MRP, production planning, and supply chain processes
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and manipulation
• Experience with SAP ECC; S/4HANA exposure highly desirable

Experience

• Background in Master Data Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or SAP functional environments
• Experience supporting cross-functional and international stakeholders
• Exposure to SAP implementation, migration, or transformation programmes preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy focus
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service mindset
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams