Master Data Specialist

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Summary

The Master Data Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of critical business data across enterprise systems. This position is responsible for managing and maintaining master data related to customers, vendors, materials, products, and financial records. The specialist acts as a key liaison between business units and IT, ensuring that data standards and governance policies are upheld throughout the organization.

In this role, you will support operational efficiency by enabling reliable data for decision-making, reporting, and transactional processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, resolve discrepancies, and implement improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with a strong understanding of data management principles and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage master data records in ERP and other business systems.
• Active participation in testing phase for S4Hana as well as S4Hana implementation.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across all platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Procurement, Sales, IT) to gather and validate data requirements.
• Monitor and audit data quality, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support data migration and integration projects.
• Assist in implementing data governance policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for mastering data processes, standards, naming conventions, and workflows.
• Ensure consistent application of data governance policies.
• Provide training and support to end-users on master data processes.
• Generate reports and dashboards to monitor data quality metrics, usage trends, and compliance. Provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Respond to and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mastering data management or a related role.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong Excel skills: experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with documentation and maintaining structured records.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality principles.
• Fluent English speaking skills.
• German or Spanish language is a plus.

Preferred Skills (not a must)

• Data Visualization Tools: experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik to create dashboards and reports that provide insights into data quality and usage.
• Knowledge of Data Privacy and Compliance Standards: Familiarity with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or other relevant data protection laws, ensuring that master data practices align with legal and ethical standards.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to lead or contribute to data-related projects, including migrations, system implementations, and process improvements, using methodologies like Agile or Waterfall.
• SQL and Data Querying Skills: Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries to extract, analyze, and validate data from relational databases.
• Change Management: Understanding how to manage data changes and communicating effectively with stakeholders during system upgrades or process transitions.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Strong analytical mindset to identify root causes of data issues and propose effective solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with diverse teams including Finance, Procurement, Sales, and IT to align data practices with business needs.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy: A meticulous approach to data entry and validation to ensure high-quality master data.

Benefits

• Extra week of vacation (25 days/year)
• 5 sick days per calendar year
• 1 day of paid time off for charitable activities/year
• Flexi Pass vouchers with a nominal value of 1000 CZK/month
• Contribution to supplementary pension insurance 1000 CZK/month (after the probationary period)
• Flexible working hours (core 10 – 15:00)
• Every year, wages are reassessed from 1 April
• Meal vouchers in the form of a flat rate – monetary value (129,50 CZK/day)
• Monetary allowance for working from home (max. 2 days/week)
• MultiSport for only 300 CZK/month
• Bonuses for recommending a new employee up to CZK 110,000
• Free refreshments at the workplace (juice, hot drinks – great coffee, tea; healthy snacks and fruit/vegetables 2 times a week)
• Training, language courses, career advancement
• Dog-friendly office, Family-friendly environment
• Corporate events – Summer Party, Christmas Party, Family Day, SportDay, Board Game Afternoon, Meet & Greet and more
• Free parking for employees and shower at the workplace for athletes

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