Specialist Master Data

Packaging Alliance Europe; Asse; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Alliance Europe SA seeks a Master Data Specialist to ensure accurate master data for products, suppliers and customers across Europe. You will manage large volumes of data in our ERP and support data governance and quality initiatives.

The role combines business operations and IT, enabling data-driven decisions and improved reporting. Strong attention to detail, process mindset and collaboration across European entities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP master data management.
• Strong data governance and quality skills.
• Ability to handle large data volumes.
• Experience with Excel for data analysis.
• Interest in AI tools for data management.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and manage accurate master data for products, suppliers and customers.
• Ensure new products are created correctly and within service levels.
• Validate data for completeness and consistency.
• Monitor data quality and resolve errors and duplicates.
• Manage large volumes of master data in the ERP environment.
• Contribute to data governance processes and data structures.
• Apply a first-time-right mindset to master data activities.
• Collaborate across the business to understand data and its impact.

Skills

ERP master data management

Dynamics 365

Data governance

Data analysis

AI tools for data

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accurate data is the foundation of every good business decision.

At Packaging Alliance Europe, we are looking for a Master Data Specialist who takes pride in getting things right the first time. Someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, has a strong eye for detail and understands that clean, reliable data is essential for efficient operations and future data-driven insights.

As a Master Data Specialist, you will be responsible for the quality and integrity of master data for products, suppliers and customers across our European organisation. You will ensure that new products can be created quickly and correctly, while maintaining high data quality in our ERP environment.

You will work at the crossroads of business operations and IT, supporting local entities and colleagues across the organisation. Your work will have a direct impact on the efficiency of our processes, the quality of our reporting and our ability to make better, data-driven decisions.

What you will do

Master Data Management

• Create, maintain and manage accurate and complete master data for products, suppliers and customers.
• Ensure that new products are created correctly and within agreed service levels.
• Validate data and ensure that all required information is complete, consistent and up to date.
• Monitor data quality and proactively identify and resolve errors, inconsistencies and duplicate records.

ERP & Data Quality

• Manage large volumes of master data within our ERP environment.
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality ERP data and continuously improving data structures and processes.
• Apply a strong "first-time-right" mindset to all master data activities.
• Support the development and implementation of clear data governance processes.
• Use Excel and analytical skills to investigate data, identify patterns and improve data quality.
• Analyse data quality issues and contribute to structural solutions rather than only correcting individual errors.
• Look for opportunities to make master data processes more efficient and reliable.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to understand the information behind the data and its impact on daily operations.

AI & Data Development

• Explore and use AI tools that can support master data management and data quality.
• Stay curious about new developments in AI and data management and proactively develop your knowledge.
• Contribute to building a strong data foundation for future AI-driven insights.

What you bring

Technical competences

• Experience with ERP-related master data management; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a strong plus.
• Experience working with large volumes of master data is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify inconsistencies, patterns and data quality issues.
• A solid understanding of data governance and data quality principles.
• Experience with or a strong interest in using AI tools for master data and data-related activities.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to translate data issues into practical solutions.

Personal competences

• You are highly accurate and detail-oriented.
• You work in a structured and methodical way.
• You are curious and enjoy understanding the "why" behind data.
• You are process-oriented and continuously look for ways to improve.
• You are service-minded and enjoy supporting colleagues across the organisation.
• You can manage priorities effectively and keep a clear overview.
• You take ownership and are comfortable working independently.

Why Packaging Alliance Europe?

• A key role in building and maintaining the data foundation of a growing European organisation.
• The opportunity to work at the intersection of business, IT, data and AI.
• A role with tangible impact on operational efficiency and decision-making.
• An international environment with colleagues and entities across Europe.
• Plenty of room to take initiative, improve processes and develop your expertise.
• The opportunity to help shape how master data is managed across the organisation.

How will you know you're succeeding?

• New products are created within agreed service levels.
• Data completeness and quality continue to improve.
• Data quality issues and duplicate records decrease.
• New products are consistently created right the first time.
• Internal colleagues experience high-quality and reliable support.