Role overview
We are looking for an experienced Master Data Lead to join an international SAP S/4HANA implementation project for a leading global FMCG/CPG company.
This is a business-facing role focused on coordinating, aligning and closing master data topics during the testing and go-live preparation phases. We are looking for someone who understands how master data supports business processes and can drive topics through to resolution in a complex project environment.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and align master data activities on the business side of the project
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, local markets and other business functions
- Drive decisions related to key data domains, including material, customer and vendor master data
- Support data preparation and validation for UAT and go-live
- Identify data gaps, quality issues and dependencies, and coordinate their resolution
- Ensure that agreed actions, decisions and data-related deliverables are completed on time
- Cooperate with IT, data migration and data governance teams
- Support business readiness for the SAP S/4HANA go-live
Candidate profile
- Hands-on experience with master data from a business perspective, gained in a role such as Master Data Specialist, Key User, Business Data Lead or Supply Chain/Operations Specialist
- Good understanding of business processes and their relationship with master data
- Experience working with SAP; knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or SAP MDG would be an advantage
- Previous involvement in implementation or rollout projects, particularly in areas such as UAT, data migration, cutover, go-live or hypercare
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple functions and drive decisions
- Proactive, hands-on and delivery-focused approach
- Very good command of English
What we offer
- B2B contract
- Work from home, with business travel required 1–2 times every two months
- Start: ASAP or within 30 days
- Opportunity to join an international SAP S/4HANA implementation project in the FMCG/CPG sector
- A role with a real impact on business readiness and go-live preparation
- Cooperation with global business and IT teams
- A challenging environment with broad exposure to cross-functional business processes