Master Data Manager - SAP (m/f/d)
Salary: Competitive
Company Summary:
A well-established company undergoing an exciting transformation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Master Data Manager to join their team near Wiesbaden. This role will be pivotal in shaping the future of material master data management, particularly in the context of a major SAP transformation and the evolution of global business processes.
You will be responsible for leading the strategic development of master data standards, driving process optimization, and managing a small team. This is a unique opportunity to influence the company's data landscape at a global level and contribute to long-term operational excellence.
The Master Data Manager will be responsible for:
- Strategic Project Work: Represent the Master Data Management (MDM) function in company-wide initiatives, including the rollout of a new SAP system, and help shape the future system and process landscape.
- Conceptual Development: Design and implement new standards and concepts for the creation and maintenance of material master data, ensuring long-term sustainability.
- Process Optimization: Analyze current data processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions to enhance data quality and efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team (approx. 4 people), fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as Marketing, R&D, IT, and international subsidiaries to ensure alignment and integration of master data standards.
- Change Management & Training: Support change initiatives, develop training materials, and ensure the successful adoption of new data processes and tools.
- Performance Monitoring: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to data quality and process efficiency, reporting regularly to senior stakeholders.
- Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to internal standards and external regulations, promoting best practices in master data governance.
The Master Data Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Several years of experience in Master Data Management, ideally with project responsibility in SAP environments.
- Strong knowledge of SAP modules (MM, SD, or PP) and a deep understanding of procurement, production, and logistics processes.
- Experience working in international environments or headquarters with global market exposure.
- Strategic and analytical thinker with a structured, solution-oriented approach.
- Initial leadership experience or clear potential to grow into a team lead role.
- Fluent in German and English (C-Level proficiency preferred).
Interested? If you're ready to take on a strategic role in a company undergoing meaningful transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
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