Associate Master Data

KWS SAAT SE; Einbeck; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days holidays

Flexible working hours

Christmas bonus

Company pension

JobRad

Jobticket

Zusammenfassung

KWS is seeking a proactive Material/Production Master Data Management Associate (m/f/d) to manage material and production data records and support process improvements in Berlin or Einbeck. The role is full-time (38h/week) with a hybrid setup (40% home-office) and a two-year limit with potential extension.

You will drive SAP S/4HANA master data processes, governance, and digitalization across global business units, while collaborating with stakeholders and training colleagues.

Qualifikationen

• Academic degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or any related field.
• Solid experience in Material Master Data Management (MMDM) and/or Product Master Data Management (PMDM) or Product Lifecycle Management Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Master Data processes and related modules.
• Experience with Material and Production Master Data (BOMs, Work Centers, Routings) especially in agriculture.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience with project management, process excellence, BPM or process mapping is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Excel expertise. PowerApps and Power BI knowledge are an advantage.
• Autonomy, multi-tasking, detail-oriented; team player with strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary resource for operational, technical, and knowledge-based inquiries within the MDM team.
• Provide support, guidance, and training and own complex master data maintenance in SAP across business areas.
• Identify root causes, develop solutions, and drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality results and contribute to robust process documentation and SOPs.
• Foster cross-functional cooperation and maintain data governance and internal controls.

Kenntnisse

Material Master Data Management

PMDM/PLM knowledge

MS Excel expert

Python/PowerApps knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Management/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Power BI

PowerApps

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a proactive and detailed-oriented candidate as a Material/Production Master Data Management Associate (m/f/d) for our KWS location in Berlin or Einbeck. In this role you will play a vital part in the efficient management of material/production data records, provide support in project management and process improvement. The position will focus specifically on managing and governing product-related data, ensuring smooth operations supporting KWS Business Units globally.

This job is full-time(38h/week), hybrid(40% home-office)andlimited to 2 yearswith possibility for extension.

Your Tasks

• Act as the primary resource for operational, technical, and knowledge-based inquiries within the MDM team.
• Share your expertise by providing support, guidance, and training to colleagues in day-to-day activities and take ownership of complex master data maintenance in SAP across various business areas.
• Conduct analyses to identify root causes of issues and proactively develop effective solutions. Identify opportunities for improvement, standardization, and digitalization within operations and take the lead in initiating process changes.
• Ensure continuous improvement and maintain high-quality results in all assigned projects and responsibilities.
• Drive efficiency improvements and lead digital transformation initiatives with proactive strategies and decisive actions.
• Act as a role model in delivering outstanding customer service and foster a collaborative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and knowledge, including facilitating knowledge transfer sessions within the team.
• Contribute as a deputy process owner to the development of robust process documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures in alignment with relevant stakeholders. Facilitate training documentation and end-user training.
• Ensure adherence to standards and governance to maintain data compliance with defined policies and quality requirements and support the development and implementation of internal controls,
• Foster cross-functional cooperation and an efficient information flow between different stakeholders.

Your Profile

• Academic degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or any other related field;
• Solid experience in Material Master Data Management (MMDM) and/or Product Master Data Management (PMDM) or Product Lifecycle Management Systems;
• Advanced knowledge ofSAP S/4HANA Master Data processes and related modules;
• Relevant experience related to Material and Production Master Data (Including BOMs, Work Centers, Routings and Production Versions) especially in the agricultural industry;
• Understanding of common regulatory and compliance requirements;
• Experience with project management, process excellence, and the application of process mapping or Business Process Management (BPM) techniques is an advantage;
• Proficiency in MS Office products, including expert use of MS Excel. PowerApps and Power BI knowledge are an advantage;
• Autonomy, multi-tasking, detail-oriented profile;Process driven, with solution- and service-focus;
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills;
• Innovative and sustainable mindset;
• English fluent is mandatory, any other language is a plus.
• We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience;
• Interesting and challenging tasks and projects;
• As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one;
• The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up;
• Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces;
• We offer 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket;
• True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .

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