Master Data Specialist

Master Data SpecialistCumbria | Competitive Salary | PermanentAre you an experienced SAP Master Data professional with a passion for data accuracy, process improvement, and operational excellence?We're supporting a leading manufacturing business within the snacks and confectionery sector as they look to appoint a Master Data Specialist to their Supply Chain team. This is a key role responsible for maintaining the integrity of critical business data, ensuring SAP master data supports efficient production planning, accurate costing, effective reporting, and smooth day-to-day operations.Working closely with Supply Chain, Production, Finance, and other key stakeholders, you'll take ownership of master data processes, support new product introductions, manage data governance activities, and play an important role in driving continuous improvement across the business.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the heart of a manufacturing operation where high-quality data directly impacts performance, efficiency, and commercial success.Why Join Our Client?Join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environmentPlay a critical role in supporting production planning, material management, and financial reportingTake ownership of SAP master data processes and governance activitiesWork closely with Supply Chain, Production, Finance, Sales, IT, and Operations teamsLead initiatives to improve data quality, standardisation, and reporting accuracyBe involved in new product introductions and production data managementContribute to waste reduction and operational improvement projectsOpportunity to influence business performance through high-quality data management and analysisWhat You'll DoCreate, maintain, and govern SAP master data for finished goods, materials, and customersProcess and manage Master Data Governance (MDG) requests in line with business controls and approval processesSet up new products, including specifications, routings, production parameters, and associated master dataCreate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), production versions, recipes, and SKUsLead and coordinate master data changes across the businessImplement and manage robust data quality controls, checklists, and governance proceduresProduce regular reporting, KPI analysis, and data-driven insights to support operational performancePartner with Finance and Production teams to investigate waste, material usage, and production efficiency issuesLead weekly Finished Goods review meetingsSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimisation, and SAP utilisationDevelop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for master data processesAct as the key link between multiple business functions to resolve data-related issues and improve business performanceWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience working with SAP within a Master Data, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations environmentProven ability to manage large volumes of data with exceptional accuracy and attention to detailStrong understanding of data governance, data quality, and process control principlesExperience creating and maintaining product master data, BOMs, routings, or production-related data structuresStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive solutionsExperience working closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Production, and FinanceAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and data managementHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyPositive attitude towards change and continuous improvementStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsDesirable SkillsExperience processing Master Data Governance (MDG) requestsKnowledge of manufacturing, packaging, food, FMCG, or production environmentsExperience supporting new product introductions (NPI)Understanding of production planning, costing, and material requirements planning (MRP)Experience performing mass data updates and managing supporting data tablesKnowledge of SAP Plant Master Data structuresExperience leading process improvement or data quality initiativesFamiliarity with waste analysis, operational reporting, and manufacturing performance metricsIf you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of critical master data processes, work with key stakeholders across the business, and contribute to operational excellence within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or get in touch for more information.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.TPBN1_UKTJ