Master Data Specialist

Hilton Foods; Brantford; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada is hiring a Master Data Specialist for an on-site role in Brantford, Ontario. The position focuses on ensuring the accuracy, consistency and integrity of core data across systems, creating a single source of truth and supporting informed business decisions.

You will define data governance policies, lead data cleansing, manage master data domains (customers, vendors, and materials), and collaborate with IT and operations on data migrations and system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP data governance, cleansing, and stewardship.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to train teams and communicate data issues to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce data governance policies to ensure data integrity.
• Collect data from departments and enter into ERP systems.
• Maintain master data domains: products, customers, vendors.
• Lead data cleaning and validation across systems.
• Coordinate data migration, integration, and system upgrades.

Skills

ERP systems expertise

Data governance & cleansing

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Training teammates

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Master Data Specialist

Salary Range: CAD$79,000 – CAD$99,000

Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE OF ROLE

A Master Data Specialist ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of an organisation’s core data (e.g.,customer, product, supplier info) across all systems, creating a "single source of truth." They develop data governance policies, lead data cleansing, and manage cross-functional data initiatives to support informed business decisions and operational efficiency.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Data Governance: Define and enforce policies for data creation, updates,and deletion to ensure data integrity.
• Responsible for collecting data required from the different departments (e.g new product development)
• ERP Operations: Manage day-to-day maintenance of master data domains (products, customers, BOMs, vendor info).
• Data Quality: Ensures that all Master Data of the different systems (e.g. EF4, Quintiq, Line Control, FoodsConnected and Agito) is aligned and up-to-date
• Data Quality Assurance: Monitor metrics, perform cleansing, and implement validation rules.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, operations, and business units to align data practices with system requirements.
• Process Improvement: Lead data migration, integration, and system upgrade projects.

Tasks

• Collect data for customers, vendors and materials
• Enter all collected data in ERP system as required
• Coordinate collection of data from different departments
• Improve the data collection process within the plant
• Help different departments understand what the data does in the system and why it is needed
• Be the key person within the business for all data related questions
• Conduct data cleaning to rid the system of old, unused data, or duplicate data for better management and quicker access
• Research, coordinate and install software releases and database integration
• For Finance, creation and maintenance of General Ledger accounts, Cost Centre departments in accordance with Group policy.

Key Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• Technical ERP Expertise
• High proficiency in systems like SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle
• Data Management Knowledge: Experience in data governance, data cleansing, and data stewardship
• Analytical Thinking: Strong attention to detail and Ability to identify data anomalies
• Communication: Ability to train team and communicate technical data issues to stakeholders.

Would Suit Someone Who

• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible attitude
• Strong drive and decision-making skills to get things done
• Work well under pressure and with deadlines
• Good communication skills to communicate with customers, team members, external data providers, and management
• Capability to prioritize
• Good skills in data administration, design, and architecture
• Affinity with systems, data and numbers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.