Master Data Specialist

Centre People Appointments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre People Appointments is recruiting a Master Data Specialist for a global fashion brand based in London. The role will own master data operations across multiple domains and manage end-to-end data flows from Centric 8 through Informatica to SAP S/4HANA.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of SAP MDM experience, strong Informatica knowledge, and a solid grasp of data governance. Hybrid work in London with permanent, full-time employment is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on SAP master data/MDM experience.
• Strong experience with Informatica and end-to-end data flows involving SAP S/4HANA.
• Practical knowledge of pricing master data, HS/commodity codes, product dimensions, and EPR.
• Strong understanding of master data governance, controls, and data quality.
• Retail or fashion industry experience is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP separation, carve-outs, or TSA arrangements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage master data operations across Customer, Vendor, Article/Material, Pricing, Product/Assortment, Employee/HR, and Compliance domains.
• Manage end-to-end data flow from Centric 8 through Informatica and SAP S/4HANA to downstream systems.
• Maintain article, product, pricing, and organisational master data for accuracy and continuity.
• Manage compliance master data including HS/commodity codes, packaging, weight and volume, and EPR data.
• Maintain data integrations and coordinate resolution of data quality issues with internal teams.
• Establish and maintain master data governance, authorisation controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements.
• Support knowledge transfer, SIT/UAT, cutover, and Day 1 readiness.
• Progressively establish the enduring in-house master data capability with global teams.

Skills

SAP master data

MDM

Informatica

Centric 8

Data governance

End-to-end data flows

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Information Systems/Supply Chain

Tools

Informatica

Centric 8

SAP S/4HANA

WMS

Magento

Job description

Hybrid / Master Data Management / Global Fashion Brand -

A global Japanese fashion brand is currently recruiting a Master Data Specialist

to support the establishment and ongoing management of its independent master data capability in Europe.

The role will take hands-on ownership of master data across the end-to-end flow from Centric 8 through Informatica to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accurate data for purchasing, sales, logistics, e-commerce, invoicing, and reporting.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on SAP master data and MDM experience, ideally within retail or fashion, together with experience in Informatica, end-to-end data flows, and master data governance.

(Ref: HY47660 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities

• Own and manage master data operations across Customer, Vendor, Article/Material, Pricing, Product/Assortment, Employee/HR, and Compliance domains
• Manage the end-to-end data flow from Centric 8 through Informatica and SAP S/4HANA to downstream systems including WMS, Magento, marketplaces, and regional systems
• Maintain article, product, pricing, business partner, and organisational master data, ensuring accuracy and business continuity
• Manage compliance-related master data including HS/commodity codes, product composition, packaging, weight and volume, and EPR data
• Maintain data integrations, investigate data quality issues, and coordinate resolution with internal teams and technology partners
• Establish and maintain master data governance, authorisation controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements
• Support knowledge transfer, transition activities, SIT/UAT, cutover, and Day 1 readiness
• Progressively establish the enduring in-house master data capability while coordinating with business functions and global teams

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on SAP master data / MDM experience
• Strong experience with Informatica and end-to-end data flows involving SAP S/4HANA
• Practical knowledge of pricing master data, HS/commodity codes, product dimensions, and EPR
• Strong understanding of master data governance, controls, and data quality
• Retail or fashion industry experience is highly advantageous
• Experience with ERP separation, carve-outs, or TSA arrangements is advantageous
• Meticulous, proactive, and able to communicate technical data topics clearly to business stakeholders

Conditions

• Location: London, UK
• Working Style: hybrid
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Start: ASAP

*All applicants for the Master Data Specialist position must have the right to work in the relevant country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.