Master Data Controller

Sofina Foods Europe; Malton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Master Data Controller to ensure the quality, accuracy and governance of data across our manufacturing and commercial operations. You will manage product, supplier, customer, financial and manufacturing data, partnering with stakeholders to enable informed decision making and compliant processes.

The role focuses on data integrity, reporting and process improvements across multi-site environments, with opportunities to influence data governance standards and

Qualifications

• High attention to detail with strong data-entry and administrative abilities.
• Able to identify and resolve data-quality issues to protect data integrity.
• Capable of assessing the wider business impact of data changes.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Adaptable to changing systems, processes and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and govern master data across product, supplier, customer, employee, financial and manufacturing systems.
• Ensure records meet agreed standards and data governance requirements.
• Set up and update master records to support day-to-day business operations.
• Manage approved mass data updates and changes to data standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor system interfaces and resolve data-quality issues where required.
• Produce reports that support data accuracy, validation and governance activities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and control.

Skills

Data entry

Administration

Analytical skills

Data quality

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shape the data that keeps a global food business running smoothly

Role Overview

As Master Data Controller, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, accuracy and governance of data that supports operations across our business. From product and supplier information to customer, financial and manufacturing data, you'll help create the foundations that enable informed decision-making, efficient processes and business compliance. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact while working with stakeholders across multiple functions and sites.

Key Duties

• Create, maintain and govern master data across product, supplier, customer, employee, financial and manufacturing systems
• Ensure records meet agreed standards and data governance requirements
• Set up and update master records to support day-to-day business operations
• Manage approved mass data updates and changes to data standards
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain data integrity throughout the product lifecycle
• Monitor system interfaces and resolve data-quality issues where required
• Produce reports that support data accuracy, validation and governance activities
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and control

Ideal Candidate

• Highly detail-oriented with strong data-entry, administration and analytical skills
• Comfortable identifying and resolving data-quality issues
• Able to assess the wider business impact of data changes
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Confident communicating with stakeholders across different functions and locations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Adaptable and comfortable working within changing systems, processes and requirements

Desirable experience:

• Maintaining and validating master data within business systems
• Data manipulation, reporting and analysis using Excel
• Working within a manufacturing environment
• Supporting stakeholders across a complex or multi-site organisation

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to influence how data is managed across the business, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers excellent exposure to different functions, opportunities to develop your skills and the chance to make a genuine impact on business performance.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation