Material Data Manager – SAP MM

This is Senior level position - looking for resource who has work experience on Material Management on SAP with Excellent communication skills to handle global stakeholders.

Work location: Bangalore, Manyata Tech Park Hebbal

Mode: Work from Office

Shift timing: General Shift

Department: Procurement & Distribution

Overview: The Data Material Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing our material management framework to improve data quality, cleanliness, timeliness, and accessibility across the enterprise. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, this role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and smooth operation of our business processes.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

Review New Material Master Data Requests: Analyze and determine the attributes of new materials, ensuring accurate entry into our systems.

Communication: Act as the representative of the Material Master Data, providing timely and professional communication to users, management, and senior leadership regarding repetitive issues.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with various teams to validate adherence to master data policies and address non-adherence appropriately.

Audit and Standardization: Regularly validate and correct data through audit reports to maintain standardization.

Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the P&D operations, offering insights and guidance.

Analytical Skills: Utilize strong analytical skills to identify material coding, with a deep understanding of manufacturers and technology products.

Change Management: Become a Change Ambassador, promoting and ensuring the adoption of new processes or implementations across the organization.

Quality Control: Ensure that only approved and valid changes are implemented in the production environment.

Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot master data errors, understanding material functions from a master data perspective and explaining them to others.

Attention to Detail: Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and the ability to independently research items.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in material management and data quality control.

Familiarity with SAP and other relevant enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing and technology products.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Must be methodical, detail-oriented, and well-organized.

Demonstrated ability to translate IT service business needs into system and master data requirements.

Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to interact appropriately in a matrixed environment with all levels of the organization.

Understanding of the interrelationship and impact of master data on functions/applications and to be able to explain to key members in the business.

Ability to work with and present information to no technical employees

Ability to work as part of a team to drive results

Detail orientated. Strong attention to detail, double-checks work for accuracy.

Extensive materials experience, preferably with Black Box products, vendors, and manufacturers.

Strong written communication skills.

Ability to work independently, largely researching products and formulating data to defined standards.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or computer science or related experience, required

6-10 years relevant experience in data management and analysis or other related fields

Prefer knowledge of SAP Material and Partner Master Data Management

Highly skilled in excel data analytics

Experience with computer system validation and validated testing is a plus