SAP Master Data Specialist

Samsonite International S.A.; Oudenaarde; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Fringe benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Samsonite is seeking a Data Master Data Governance Specialist to join our European distribution team. You will act as a trusted expert for SAP Master Data, ensuring data quality across procurement, sales and operations in an international environment.

You will collaborate with business, IT and compliance teams to define and enforce data standards, perform validation and data cleansing, and support audits and data migration initiatives while maintaining robust governance processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SAP master data governance and data quality.
• Experience with data profiling, cleansing, validation and mapping.
• Knowledge of how master data impacts procurement, sales and production.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of Material Master data and monitor KPIs.
• Perform data stewardship activities including validation, cleansing and mapping.
• Define and enforce master data standards and procedures.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with business, IT, legal and management to improve data processes.
• Support onboarding, training and documentation for users.
• Troubleshoot data issues to ensure business continuity.
• Contribute to SAP-related projects and data migration initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Data profiling

Data cleansing

Data mapping

Data lineage

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Management / Supply Chain / IT

Tools

SAP ERP / ECC / S/4HANA

Job description

Who we are

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

About Us

Who we are

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

Join our European distribution team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, consistency and governance of our SAP master data. In this role, you will act as a trusted expert for SAP Master data, supporting business-critical processes across procurement, sales and operations. You will collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organisation and contribute to the successful implementation and governance of data standards in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and reliability of Material Master data while maintaining data quality standards and monitoring relevant KPIs.
• Perform data stewardship activities, including data validation, cleansing, profiling, testing, mapping and the application of data conversion and transformation rules.
• Support data governance initiatives by defining, maintaining and enforcing master data standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and support internal and external compliance audits, ensuring adherence to established governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with business, IT, legal and management teams to define data requirements and improve data processes.
• Support business users through onboarding activities, user guidance, training coordination and the creation and maintenance of manuals and documentation.
• Troubleshoot master data issues and provide timely solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Contribute to SAP-related projects, data migration initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Profile

• Data management expertise: Proven experience with data profiling, cleansing, validation, mapping, data lineage and governance processes.
• SAP knowledge: Strong functional knowledge of SAP ERP, particularly within the Material Master domain. Experience with both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA is considered a plus.
• Logistics process understanding: Good understanding of how master data impacts business processes such as procurement, sales and production.
• Analytical mindset: Strong analytical skills combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and drive change across the the organisation.
• Data management expertise: Proven experience with data profiling, cleansing, validation, mapping, data lineage and governance processes.
• SAP knowledge: Strong functional knowledge of SAP ERP, particularly within the Material Master domain. Experience with both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA is considered a plus.
• Logistics process understanding: Good understanding of how master data impacts business processes such as procurement, sales and production.
• Analytical mindset: Strong analytical skills combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and drive change across the organisation.
• Problem-solving ability: A proactive and solution-oriented approach with a collaborative mindset.
• Resilience and adaptability: Ability to manage priorities and perform effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Education and experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, IT or a related field, combined with relevant experience in SAP master data or data governance.
• Language skills: Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

Offer

• A challenging and impactful role at the European headquarters of a leading international company.
• The opportunity to contribute to strategic data governance initiatives and business transformation projects.
• A permanent position with a competitive salary package and attractive fringe benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organisation.
• An international, collaborative and innovative working environment where your expertise will make a difference.

Travel is one of life's greatest experiences. Are you ready to travel with us?

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What We Value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.