Master Data Manager (m/f/d)

Master Data Manager (f/m/d)

Are you looking for a career with purpose and dedicated to improving people’s well-being around the world? Are you ready to be part of an exciting transformation journey? Do you have a strong interest in Master Data and SAP?  It’s an exciting time to be part of our global and dynamic organization.

We are looking for a Master Data Manager to join our Global Business Services (GBS) team. As our organization expands, the need for streamlined processes, reliable data, and actionable business insights continues to grow. GBS is the trusted service partner across Essity, delivering critical services in Finance, Human Resources, Workspace, and Master Data.

The position is preferably based at one of our major locations in Aschheim (Munich), Gothenburg, or Lisbon. While your stakeholders will be located worldwide, most meetings will be remote.  Occasional travel (few times in a quarter) may be required, depending on project needs.

About the Role
As Master Data Manager, you will define, develop, implement, and maintain Master Data policies and procedures for Customer Master Data globally. You will play a key role in our Global ERP deployment project, driving change and optimizing business processes.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Lead and mentor master data analyst team and data stewards team leader & actively plan for career development. Provide specific, timely, and constructive performance feedback.

• Respond to more complex, escalated enquiries from team members and develop problem-solving guidelines to improve problem resolution in coordination with other parties (IT teams).

• Oversee and enhance existing master data processes and policies, developing and implementing global Master Data policies and procedures across Essity.

• Ensure consistent application of best practices and governance for master data management across the organization.

• Drive the success of projects with master data components, ensuring alignment with the global template and adherence to the established framework.

• Foster long-term relationships within the Master Data Service line, ensuring close collaboration with key stakeholders, particularly the Business Master Data Owners.

Who You Are

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant area.

• Solid leadership and team management experience, adapting leadership style to meet the diverse needs of team members, providing coaching and mentorship where necessary.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build robust relationships across functions and with high-level stakeholders. Adapt at engaging with stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction, and managing expectations effectively.

• Experience leading projects or contributing to significant initiatives or strategic projects is preferred.

• Proactive in driving change and streamlining business processes.

• Ability to have an end-to-end view perspective.

• Experience in Master Data Governance (MDG) and data governance processes, optimizing master data processes on a global scale.

• Fluent in English, written and verbal, to collaborate with global teams.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

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