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Job Description
Must Have Skills Supply Chain Planning / Materials Planning
Skill 1 Yrs of Exp Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance
Skill 2 Yrs of Exp SAP Material Master / SAP MM
Skill 3 Yrs of Exp Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance
Material Planning & Logistics Master Data Functional Lead
Position Summary
seeking an experienced Material Planning & Logistics Master Data Functional Lead to lead a global master data cleansing, standardization, and governance initiative across SAP and Oracle ERP platforms. This role will be responsible for defining and implementing master data standards, improving data quality, and establishing governance processes for material, planning, inventory, and logistics-related master data.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supply chain planning, logistics operations, and ERP master data management. This individual will work closely with Supply Chain, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and IT teams to establish data standards, drive data remediation efforts, and ensure master data supports efficient business operations and future transformation initiatives.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
8+ years of experience in ERP functional roles, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Materials Management, Data Governance, or Master Data Management.
Deep understanding of supply chain planning and logistics business processes.
Hands-on experience with SAP and/or Oracle material and supply chain master data.
Proven experience leading master data cleansing, harmonization, or ERP transformation initiatives.
Strong knowledge of material master data structures and planning processes.
Experience facilitating workshops and collaborating directly with business stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in global manufacturing environments.
SAP ECC and Oracle ERP experience.
Experience with SAP Material Master, Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM) solutions
Experience with Oracle Supply Chain Management and Planning solutions.
Experience supporting ERP consolidations or large-scale data migration projects.
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Key Responsibilities
Master Data Governance & Standards
Lead the development and implementation of Material Planning & Logistics master data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
Define business rules, data definitions, ownership models, approval workflows, and maintenance processes.
Establish standards for the creation, maintenance, and retirement of material and logistics-related master data.
Drive adoption of enterprise-wide master data standards across business functions and geographies.
Partner with business leaders and governance councils to prioritize and resolve master data quality issues.
Master Data Cleansing & Remediation
Assess current-state SAP and Oracle master data to identify duplicates, inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and incomplete records.
Lead material master data cleansing, standardization, enrichment, and validation activities.
Work with planners, logistics teams, inventory managers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve data issues.
Develop and execute remediation plans to improve data quality and consistency across systems.
Establish metrics and monitoring processes to measure master data quality and governance compliance.
Business Partnership
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Customer Service, and Finance teams to understand master data requirements.
Facilitate workshops to document current-state processes and define future-state standards.
Partner with business stakeholders to improve data quality and streamline master data maintenance processes.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications and governance requirements.
SAP and Oracle Functional Leadership
Serve as the subject matter expert for Material Planning & Logistics master data within SAP and Oracle ERP environments.
Understand interdependencies between planning, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics master data.
Collaborate with ERP functional and technical teams to support standardization and harmonization efforts.
Support ERP transformation, integration, and migration initiatives by ensuring master data readiness.
Data Governance Enablement
Define data stewardship roles and responsibilities.
Develop training materials, process documentation, and governance procedures.
Support implementation of governance workflows and approval controls.
Promote a culture of data ownership and accountability across business functions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to sustain long-term master data quality.
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Key Master Data Domains
The Functional Lead will provide governance and leadership across the following Material Planning & Logistics master data domains:
Material Master Data
Material Master Records
Material Classifications
Material Descriptions and Attributes
Units of Measure
Material Statuses
Material Groups
Product Dimensions and Weights
Planning Master Data
MRP Controllers
Planning Parameters
Reorder Points
Safety Stock Levels
Lead Times
Forecasting Attributes
Planning Calendars
Sourcing Rules
Inventory Management Data
Storage Locations
Inventory Control Parameters
Cycle Count Settings
Lot Sizing Rules
Shelf-Life Data
Inventory Classification Data
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Data
Bills of Material (BOMs)
Work Centers
Routings
Production Versions
Plant Master Data
Capacity Planning Attributes
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Success Measures The successful candidate will:
Improve overall material and logistics master data quality across SAP and Oracle environments.
Establish enterprise-wide standards for material, planning, inventory, and logistics master data.
Reduce planning and execution errors caused by poor-quality master data.
Improve inventory accuracy and supply chain performance through data standardization.
Enhance planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Establish sustainable governance processes and data ownership models.
Enable successful ERP transformation, supply chain optimization, reporting, and analytics initiatives through trusted master data.
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