Master Data Governance Lead

Job Responsibilities:

· Own and lead the end-to-end governance of master data domains across the enterprise (e.g., Customer, Vendor, Product, Material, Financial).

· Define, develop, and maintain master data management (MDM) policies, data standards, operating procedures, and data quality rules.

· Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for master data governance—ensuring adherence to policies and alignment with enterprise data strategy.

· Drive data quality initiatives, including profiling, issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation planning.

· Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to establish data stewardship models and embed governance practices into operational processes.

· Lead data governance workshops, working sessions, and policy reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and adoption.

· Monitor compliance with master data standards and proactively identify risks, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.

· Support system implementations and upgrades by providing governance and master data expertise to project teams.

· Document and communicate governance frameworks, procedures, roles, and responsibilities to stakeholders at all levels.

· Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Computer and Information Science required, master degree a plus

· A minimum of 3 years experience in master data management, data governance or enterprise data roles

· Deep knowledge of master data domains (Customer, Vendor, Product, etc.) and related business processes

· Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills

· Ability to work independently while influencing cross functional stakeholders

· Confidence in navigating between business and technical terms

· The ability to create clarity in ambiguous or evolving data environments

· Capable of prioritizing multiple projects while still achieving deadlines

· Great organizational skills

· Great attention to detail

Additional Skills:

· Strong computer experience including, Microsoft Suite (including Power Point and Excel) required

· Background using SAP S/4HANA required

· Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred

Travel:

· No required travel

Work Environment:

· Typical office environment

· Offices with equipment noise

· Offices with frequent interruptions

· Mostly indoor office environment with windows

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.