Master Data Specialist

Connexus Recruit; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Connexus Recruit is seeking a Master Data Specialist for a leading international business. You will maintain, govern, and improve master data across multiple systems while collaborating with Finance, Operations, IT and Commercial teams.

The role focuses on data quality and process improvement rather than analytics, with hands-on SAP and ERP experience essential. Hybrid working options and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Master Data, Master Data Management, Data Governance or Data Administration.
• Hands-on SAP experience is essential, with exposure to other ERP systems considered an advantage.
• 2+ years' experience working within a Master Data environment.
• Strong understanding of data quality, data governance and master data processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage business-critical master data across multiple systems.
• Ensure high levels of data accuracy, integrity and governance.
• Create, update and validate master data in line with company standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve master data processes and data quality.
• Work closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Support ERP and POS system initiatives and wider business transformation projects.
• Produce and maintain process documentation and data standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help drive best practice across the business.

Skills

Master Data management

Data governance

SAP

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a leading international business, is expanding its growing Master Data team with the appointment of a Master Data Specialist.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in Master Data who is looking to take the next step in their career or someone who already has experience leading data-related projects or supporting master data initiatives.

You'll play a key role in ensuring business-critical master data is accurate, consistent and governed across multiple business systems while working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, IT and Commercial teams.

The focus of this position is on maintaining, governing and improving business-critical master data rather than analysing business performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage business-critical master data across multiple systems.
• Ensure high levels of data accuracy, integrity and governance.
• Create, update and validate master data in line with company standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve master data processes and data quality.
• Work closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Support ERP and POS system initiatives and wider business transformation projects.
• Produce and maintain process documentation and data standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help drive best practice across the business.

We're interested in people with:

• Experience working in a Master Data, Master Data Management, Data Governance or Data Administration role.
• Hands-on SAP experience is essential, with exposure to other ERP systems considered an advantage.
• 2+ years' experience working within a Master Data environment.
• Strong understanding of data quality, data governance and master data processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with POS systems or supporting ERP/data-related projects is an advantage.

Why Apply

• Join a well-established organisation investing heavily in its systems and technology.
• Be involved in a large-scale business transformation programme.
• Work within a supportive team offering excellent training and career development.
• Hybrid working and genuine opportunities for progression.

If you have experience maintaining and governing master data and want to join a business that values data accuracy, process improvement and continuous innovation, we'd love to hear from you.