Master Data Specialist, SAP

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Your Role: Master Data Specialist, SAP

As a Master Data Specialist, SAP, you will be part of our Global Master Data team, ensuring best-in-class data governance, process standardization, and optimization of SAP master data.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of analysts, execute master data maintenance, resolve quality management (QM) and vendor master data issues, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Your focus will be on enhancing data integrity, system capabilities, and business efficiencies.

Your Responsibilities:


* Lead the execution and governance of master data maintenance within SAP and related systems.


* Manage and resolve QM object data issues while ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


* Assess the impact of data changes and ensure consistency across global business units.


* Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, including troubleshooting SAP execution issues and implementing solutions.


* Support global Quality Master Data Management initiatives, participating in power user forums and knowledge-sharing efforts.


* Drive standardization of data-related processes to enhance organizational efficiency and value.


* Support system releases, scope changes, and process enhancements in SAP.


* Provide transparent reporting and recommendations to leadership to improve data accuracy and compliance.


* Promote SAP as the single source of truth for master data while ensuring proper training and adoption across teams.'

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (quality assurance, computer systems) or equivalent experience.


* Experience: 8+ years of experience as a compliance expert in and ERP within a related industry, specializing in quality and data management.


* Strong knowledge of ERP software, preferably SAP.


* Proven ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex technical and business-related issues.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):


* Exte...