Material Master Data Expert(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Deep experience with SAP Material Master (ECC or S/4HANA)
• Understanding of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and finance processes
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices
• Communication of complex data concepts in business language
• Structured, process-driven working style with focus on quality and compliance
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems or related field
• 5+ years of experience in SAP product ownership, solution architecture
• Essential experience with SAP S/4HANA and related modules
• Deep understanding of SAP Material Master (ECC or S/4HANA), including MM, PP, SD, WM/EWM, FI views, MRP configuration and planning parameters, Classification, batch management, procurement types, valuation
• Understanding of data models, data architecture, and relational structures
• Experience with MDG, workflows, automation tools (RPA), or SAP BTP
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, basic SQL)
• Experience with data migration (LSMW, BAPIs, BDCs, SAP Migration Cockpit)
• Essential proficiency in English
• Beneficial German language skills
• Strong plus: Aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated industry experience

Tasks

• Maintain accurate and integral material master data
• Ensure strategic usability of material master data
• Establish and enforce data governance standards
• Establish and enforce data validation frameworks
• Maintain high data quality
• Identify data inconsistencies, duplicates, and gaps
• Coordinate corrective actions with business stakeholders
• Define global harmonization strategies
• Implement global harmonization strategies
• Manage SAP material master records (MM, PP, SD, FI)
• Improve maintenance processes, templates, and workflows
• Ensure accuracy of material types and units of measure
• Ensure accuracy of classifications and BOM relevance
• Ensure accuracy of procurement, valuation, and sales attributes
• Provide material master expertise to relevant departments
• Collaborate with IT/SAP on system enhancements
• Collaborate with IT/SAP on automation concepts
• Collaborate with IT/SAP on system upgrades and testing
• Translate business requirements into standardized master data setups
• Ensure compliance with internal policies
• Ensure compliance with external regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS)
• Ensure completeness of critical fields (e.g., MRP parameters)
• Ensure correct assignment of critical fields (e.g., valuation classes)
• Analyze data usage patterns
• Recommend data model improvements
• Support data migration initiatives
• Support S/4HANA transformation
• Support catalog standardization
• Support master data automation (MDG, RPA)
• Support master data analytics
• Provide insights to improve material lifecycle management

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