Material Master Data Assistant (logistics)

imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Imec in Leuven, Belgium is seeking a Material Master Data Assistant (logistics) to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and governance of material master data across its operations. You will collaborate with Procurement, Warehousing, and Lab teams, maintain SAP master data, and support data-driven projects to improve data quality and processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, SAP experience (EWM a plus), and advanced Excel/Power BI capabilities, with fluency in English and a good

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in master data management and data governance.
• Hands-on SAP experience; SAP EWM is a strong asset.
• Strong data quality mindset and process understanding.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI for analysis and reporting.
• Good stakeholder collaboration across functions.

Responsabilités

• Create, maintain, and govern material master data in SAP.
• Act as SME for material master data processes and governance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Lab teams to validate data.
• Support projects, system implementations, and digitalization with high-quality data.
• Monitor data quality metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of master data management processes.
• Support SAP enhancements, testing, and rollouts.
• Develop work instructions, data standards, and reporting tools.
• Leverage Excel and Power BI to monitor data quality and trends.

Connaissances

Data governance

Data quality

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Dutch knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Management, Information Management, or a related field

Outils

SAP

SAP EWM

Excel

Power BI

Description du poste

Drive data quality and operational excellence in a high-tech environment

As a Material Master Data Assistant (logistics), you play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and governance of material master data across imec's operational ecosystem. Accurate master data is essential to support procurement, warehousing, inventory management, supply chain operations, and research activities.

You combine strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of business processes and data governance principles. Working closely with stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Facilities, Operations, and Laboratories, you ensure material data is accurate, complete, and fit for purpose throughout its lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and govern material master data in SAP, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with business standards.
• Act as the subject matter expert for material master data processes, data structures, and governance principles.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, and Lab teams to collect, validate, and enrich material master data.
• Support business projects, system implementations, and digitalization initiatives by delivering high-quality master data solutions.
• Monitor and analyze data quality metrics, identify inconsistencies, and implement corrective actions to improve data reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement of master data management processes, workflows, and governance practices.
• Support SAP enhancements, testing activities, process optimization projects, and system rollouts.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, data standards, and reporting tools.
• Leverage analytical tools such as Excel and Power BI to monitor data quality, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Serve as a key user and first point of contact for material master data-related questions and improvements.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world's premier research centers in nanotechnology at our headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your expertise, passion, and commitment, you'll contribute to technologies that shape the future.

At imec, you'll become part of an open, international, and collaborative environment where initiative and ownership are encouraged. Through imec.academy, our corporate university, we actively invest in your professional development and continuous technical growth.

In return for your contribution, we offer a competitive salary package complemented by a broad range of benefits, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to further develop your expertise.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Management, Information Management, or a related field, or equivalent through experience.
• Experience in master data management, supply chain processes, ERP systems, or data governance.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP; knowledge of SAP EWM is a strong asset.
• Understanding of material master data structures, business processes, and data quality principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a passion for data accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience supporting process improvement, digitalization initiatives, or ERP implementation projects is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, enabling collaboration across multiple business functions.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee‑based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.