NPI, Digital & Master Data Manager

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Dubai is seeking a professional to lead process excellence in New Product Introduction (NPI). The ideal candidate will ensure operational efficiency, drive digital transformation, and optimize data management. Responsibilities include streamlining workflows, applying digital tools like SAP, and maintaining high-quality master data. Strong collaboration and continuous improvement skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and harmonize NPI processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Define and maintain governance frameworks and documentation standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement KPIs and process improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams in applying best practices.
• Drive simplification of the NPI portfolio through reuse and variant reduction.
• Lead adoption and optimization of digital tools across functions.
• Champion data-driven decision-making through dashboards and analytics.
• Partner with IT to scale innovative digital solutions.
• Ensure high-quality master data creation and governance.
• Monitor data quality KPIs and secure regulatory-compliant data.

Skills

Process Orientation

Digital & Data Mindset

R&D Digitalization Experience

Attention to Detail

Collaboration & Influence

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SAP

PLM

Job description

Consumer Brands R & D United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai Full Time Regular

This role leads process excellence across New Product Introduction (NPI), digital transformation, and master data management to drive operational efficiency, compliance, and innovation. It partners cross-functionally to optimize systems, streamline data, and enable scalable, high-quality product launches.

What you´ll do

• Optimize and harmonize NPI processes to ensure efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
• Define and maintain governance frameworks, workflows, and documentation standards for NPI.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement KPIs, dashboards, and process improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams in applying best practices and ensuring right-first-time data.
• Drive simplification of the NPI portfolio through reuse and variant reduction.
• Lead adoption and optimization of digital tools across R&D, supply chain, and regulatory functions.
• Champion data-driven decision-making through dashboards, automation, and analytics.
• Partner with IT and digital teams to pilot and scale innovative digital solutions.
• Ensure high-quality master data creation, governance, and maintenance across functions.
• Monitor data quality KPIs and secure regulatory-compliant data for smooth launches.

What makes you a good fit

• Process Orientation: Proven ability to streamline workflows and drive process standardization.
• Digital & Data Mindset: Skilled in leveraging digital tools and analytics (e.g., SAP, PLM) to optimize operations.
• R&D Digitalization Experience: Hands-on experience executing digital strategies in scientific environments, including design of experiments and AI tools.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on data accuracy, compliance, and governance standards.
• Collaboration & Influence: Effective communicator with the ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying gaps and implementing sustainable, scalable solutions.