Master Data Management Specialist

Acushnet Europe Ltd.; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acushnet Europe Ltd. is seeking an experienced MDM Specialist to ensure data accuracy, governance, and process improvements across SAP ERP and PLM environments.

You will own the trusted data foundation enabling efficient operations, product launches, and consistent performance globally. You will lead governance of master data, support new product introductions, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and Product Management to maintain data standards and drive high data

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, or ERP data management.
• Strong SAP expertise (ECC and/or S/4HANA), including Material Master, BOMs, Routings.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLM processes, product structures, engineering change management, and data governance principles.
• Experience of working with customer data ensuring the highest standards of data quality, accuracy, and integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across functions, regions, and levels of the organisation.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge, improve processes, and drive high data standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the governance and quality of our master data, ensuring it reflects the excellence we expect from our products and operations.
• Supporting new product introductions by ensuring product, material, BOM, routing, and costing data is set up correctly.
• Working with teams across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Product Management to make sure data supports day-to-day operations.
• Collaborating with local, regional, and global stakeholders to maintain data standards and support evolving business needs.
• Investigating and resolving data issues and helping to improve data quality across the business with education and collaboration.
• Supporting system changes, data migrations, and integration activities between PLM and SAP.
• Identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve consistency, and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborating with all data owners across the business to ensure compliance with the new standards we expect for our systems and support.

Skills

Master Data Management

Data Governance

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

Manufacturing data

Data quality

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or related discipline

SAP, Master Data Management, or Data Governance certifications

Tools

SAP

PLM

ERP systems

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose Iconic golf brands. Commitment to excellence. Colleagues who care. Working at Acushnet Europe means you bring your background and experience to a company with a rich history of creating the best products for dedicated golfers around the world. Your performance has purpose at Acushnet Europe. Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, our golf products are recognized globally for their unmatched quality, made possible by the dedication and pride we put into everything we do.

Master Data Management (MDM) Specialist

Are you passionate about data accuracy, governance, and business process improvement? We're looking for a Master Data Management (MDM) Specialist to play a key role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and governance of master data across our SAP ERP and PLM environments. At the heart of product lifecycle and customer data management, you'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, reliable data supports operational excellence and informed decision-making across the business. As a company built on premium products and performance excellence, we believe the same high standards should be reflected in our data. In this role, you'll own and maintain the trusted data foundation that enables efficient operations, successful product launches, and consistent business performance across our global business.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the governance and quality of our master data, ensuring it reflects the excellence we expect from our products and operations.
• Supporting new product introductions by ensuring product, material, BOM, routing, and costing data is set up correctly.
• Working with teams across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Product Management to make sure data supports day-to-day operations.
• Collaborating with local, regional, and global stakeholders to maintain data standards and support evolving business needs.
• Investigating and resolving data issues and helping to improve data quality across the business with education and collaboration.
• Supporting system changes, data migrations, and integration activities between PLM and SAP.
• Identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve consistency, and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborating with all data owners across the business to ensure compliance with the new standards we expect for our systems and support.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, or ERP data management, with a track record of supporting business-critical processes.
• Strong SAP expertise (ECC and/or S/4HANA), including Material Master, BOMs, Routings, and related manufacturing data.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment, with an understanding of how high-quality data underpins operational performance.
• Knowledge of PLM processes, product structures, engineering change management, and data governance principles.
• Experience of working with customer data ensuring the highest standards of data quality, accuracy, and integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across functions, regions, and levels of the organisation.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge, improve processes, and drive high data standards.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant SAP, Master Data Management, or Data Governance certifications would be an advantage.

Why join us? This is an opportunity to play a central role in improving data quality and business processes across a global organisation. You’ll work with teams around the world, support key product and operational initiatives, and help establish the data foundations that enable efficient decision-making and business growth.

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Europe we offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your life both inside and outside of work. You’ll receive a competitive salary package that reflects your skills, experience, and the value you bring. Our annual leave increases with tenure, with the added flexibility to buy or sell holiday - because we believe in the importance of balance and time to recharge. We take your wellbeing seriously, with programmes and support for both physical and mental health. You’ll also have free access to our onsite gym and can enjoy fresh, affordable meals in our subsidised restaurant. Looking ahead, we offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme, employee assistance support, and financial guidance to help you plan for the future. We’re also big on development, with training, tuition support, and plenty of opportunities to keep learning and progressing. You’ll have access to an extensive benefits portal, giving you the flexibility to tailor your benefits to suit you and your lifestyle. On top of that, you’ll benefit from employee discounts, wellbeing incentives, and recognition for the work you do. Like any good partnership, we start with a short “getting to know each other” phase - our probationary period. Some benefits will be available after successful completion, as you establish yourself in the role.

Ready to make an impact? Join us at Acushnet Europe and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

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