Master Data Quality Specialist: Materials

Purpose of the Job

This role is responsible for overseeing the master data quality function for SAP the SAP materials, BOMS and routings domain within AECI’s SAP environment, establishing master data standards, developing master data quality rules and implementing data quality and KPI dashboards to track data quality metrics and track data quality. The successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate data forums relating to materials, BOMs and Routings, and engage with business to drive data quality improvement initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Master Data Governance

• Define and maintain data standards, business rules and governance controls for material master, BOM and routing data.
• Establish and maintain critical data elements and quality rules for manufacturing master data.
• Lead materials, BOMs and Routings Data Governance Forums.
• Report to data governance forums on data quality metrics, compliance monitoring, and progress on master data quality improvement.
• Identify and report systemic data quality risks and escalates recurring issues requiring business intervention.
• Guide and empower data stewards to contribute towards data forums on matters relating to data quality.
• Advisory to business stakeholders on data governance and data quality issues. 

Master Data Quality Monitoring and Support

• Perform routine master data quality checks and validations for material masters, BOMS and routings in accordance with approved standards and procedures.
• Monitor master data records for material masters, BOMS and routings for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify and report data quality issues to relevant stakeholders for resolution and follow up on agreed actions.
• Execute approved data cleansing activities to improve data quality.
• Perform data reconciliations and verification exercises for review and sign off by CoE Data Governance Lead and business.
• Maintain records of identified data quality issues, root causes and corrective actions taken.
• Advise Master Data Controller on maintaining master data records when required.
• Perform data extraction, data uploads, and data maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform master data testing and validation activities during system changes, upgrades and projects.
• Interpretation of data quality issues, assessment of root causes, determination of remediation approaches, and balancing governance requirements against business operational needs.

Data Quality Reporting

• Prepare and distribute routine data quality reports for Material Masters, BOMS and Routings.
• Maintain existing data quality dashboards and KPI reports.
• Update reporting information and track data quality trends.
• Prepare reports for data council, data governance forums and stakeholder meetings.
• Enable the measurement of compliance with master data standards.
• Maintain documentation relating to data quality activities and results.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams.
• Facilitate master data review sessions and governance forums.
• Support Data Owners and Data Stewards in resolving quality issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Material Master, BOM and Routing data.
• Drive awareness and adoption of data governance standards.
• Influence process improvements to enhance master data quality outcomes.
• Escalate unresolved issues to senior team members where appropriate.
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with business stakeholders.

General Governance and Compliance

• Enable compliance monitoring activities within the master data environment by developing the appropriate dashboards.
• Follow established internal controls relating to data management processes.
• Prepare audit information requests and data quality reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements applicable to the role.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Science, Data Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 4-6 years’ experience in a data analytics, data transformation, data science or similar role, specifically focussing on Manufacturing and Supply chain related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with SAP Material Master Data
• Experience managing SAP Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Routings data within SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in manufacturing master data governance and data quality management.
• SQL scripting experience in a business environment
• Data Cleansing experience using relevant tools.
• Building KPI and Data Quality Dashboards using relevant business intelligence tools.
• Data Migration experience using migration tools (advantageous)
• Data integration experience (advantageous)

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of Data Governance, Data management, warehousing and processing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of SAP Material Master structures and data objects
• Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs) including Material BOMs, Equipment BOMs and Production BOMs, Routings and Production Versions
• Strong understanding of SAP MM, PP and Plant Maintenance master data integration.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain business processes.
• Understanding data security best practice
• Knowledge of the regulatory, statutory and compliance frameworks affecting area of responsibility

Key Competencies

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Collaboration and influencing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong data analysis, conceptual thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

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