What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDM Functional Consultant position at Carman Solutions Group?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Functional MDM Specialist to serve as a bridge between manufacturing business functions and IT. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Master Data Management, data governance, and discrete/automotive manufacturing, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective MDM solutions.
This role will focus primarily on functional data governance and master data management, including Bill of Materials (BOM), Parts/Material Master, Supplier/Vendor Master, Equipment Master, and related manufacturing data.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business stakeholders across Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Manufacturing to understand data requirements and operational challenges.
Lead business workshops and translate manufacturing processes and data requirements into functional specifications and MDM solutions.
Define, implement, and maintain master data solutions supporting complex automotive manufacturing lifecycles.
Develop and govern master data domains including:
Material/Parts Master
Vendor/Supplier Master
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Equipment Master
Plant Master
EDI and related manufacturing master data
Establish data models, business rules, workflows, approval processes, and governance frameworks to improve data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
Drive master data standardization, cleansing, validation, enrichment, and governance across enterprise systems.
Collaborate with IT teams to support the implementation and integration of MDM solutions with ERP, manufacturing, financial, and other enterprise applications.
Identify data quality issues and work with business and technical teams to define remediation strategies.
Ensure master data processes align with business standards, compliance requirements, and enterprise data governance practices.
Provide functional guidance and support throughout MDM implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
Required Qualifications
10 years of experience in Data Management, Master Data Management, Data Governance, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in automotive or discrete manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes, particularly Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Parts, BOM, and Supplier Management.
Proven experience translating business requirements into functional MDM requirements and specifications.
Hands-on experience with master data standardization, cleansing, validation, and governance.
Strong knowledge of MDM concepts, data governance frameworks, workflows, and business rules.
Experience working with ERP and enterprise applications in a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills
Strong working knowledge of SQL.
Understanding of ERP data structures, preferably SAP MM/PP.
Experience with enterprise data warehousing and data integration.
Familiarity with MDM platforms, data governance tools, and enterprise integration concepts is preferred.
Understanding of EDI and BOM-related master data is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.