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
