Director Global Master Data Management - SAP

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

 

Corbion is transforming its global operations and implemented SAP S/4HANA as its new ERP system. To ensure the highest standards of data governance and quality we are looking for a strategic and results-driven Director Global Master Data Management to help us establish and lead our global Master Data Management (MDM) function.

 

As the Director Global Master Data Management at Corbion, you’ll lead development of data policies, establish and optimize master data architecture, and promote a need for high-quality master data to support business processes and to keep Corbion at the forefront of industry trends. You’ll manage the team of data stewards overseeing daily data entry and drive the development of data architectures and governance frameworks. Your goal is to ensure high quality master data and advance the use of master data critical to SAP, acting as an ambassador and a strategic partner to stakeholders.  Additionally, you’ll address challenges in master data management and governance, set up a governance model with appropriate business accountabilities, and utilize innovative technologies to streamline master data processes. Your role is crucial in translating business requirements into solutions that improve master data management and governance at Corbion. The centralization of our Master Data Management and Governance is a change compared to the current structure and therefore excellent change management will be an important success factor.

 

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Lead a global team of 6-8 Master Data Stewards that is overseeing daily data entry to uphold and continuously improve data quality and processes.  
• Build a master data community of practice to share and embed best practices and knowledge, as well as ensure easy and intact  system upgrades.
• Develop and Implement a multiyear MDM Strategy. Develop a clear, multi-year roadmap for master data management, including key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure data quality, process effectiveness, and organizational performance.
• Lead Data Governance Initiatives. Set up and maintain global data governance frameworks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality of master data across the organization. Work closely with business leaders and data stewards to drive adoption of governance policies and best practices. Act as the interface with IT and ERP CC for the digital roadmap of SAP master data, optimizing integration tools to improve data entry and maintenance.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement. Drive continuous improvements in data management processes, systems, and technologies. Measure and report on MDM performance, ensuring that the MDM strategy delivers tangible results in terms of data quality, operational efficiency, and user adoption. Provide reports on key performance indicators like Right First Time (RFT) and lead time adherence, and drive necessary improvements. Ensure Service Level Agreements are in place with all functions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management. Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure MDM is clearly understood and embraced across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data governance policies and frameworks, and maintain data governance structures.
• Training & Enablement. Develop and coordinate training programs to onboard new users and upskill existing teams on MDM practices, tools, and processes.
• Collaboration with Business Process Owners. Work closely with business process owners and functional teams to ensure MDM processes are aligned with business operations and that data supports decision-making at all levels.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent level of experience in a data analysis/administration, data quality, data governance, or related field.
• Experience in Building Global MDM Functions: 10+ years of relevant leadership experience and you have a proven track record in establi