Master Data Controller

Simpson Booth Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management firm in Dubai is seeking a Master Data Controller. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of master data while supporting the transition to a new ERP system. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in master data management and exceptional organisational skills. This position involves owning data governance, enforcing standards, and identifying process improvements. The firm values proactive and self-motivated individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in master data management or a highly administrative role with a strong data focus.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of master data across various systems.
• Implement and enforce master data standards and policies.
• Process requests for new master data creation and changes.
• Define and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and classification rules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data processes.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Proactive & Self-Motivated

Job description

The Role

The Master Data Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of master data across all Client Entities. This position is vital for maintaining efficient master data, therefore supporting data driven decision-making and contributing to the smooth flow of information as we transition from SAP to a newly installed ERP System. This role reports into the Lead Manufacturing & Production Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance & Integrity: Own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of master data (e.g., customer, vendor, material, pricing, hierarchy data) within the business across various systems (e.g., ERP - SAP). Support the implementation of inventory into new entities, including USA, Brazil & the Middle East.
• Data Standardisation: Implement and enforce master data standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality including USA, Brazil & the Middle East entities.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Process requests for new master data creation and changes, ensuring all required fields are accurately populated and approved according to established workflows.
• Data Governance & Standards: Define and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and classification rules. Ensure compliance with internal and external data policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline data processes, perform regular audits and validations to ensure data integrity. Collaborate with departments to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions at work.

Employees must conduct assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

Employees must co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.

Employees must follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

Work Experience Required: Proven experience in master data management, or a highly administrative role with a strong data focus.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.