Team Lead - Master Data Management (MDM)

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. is seeking a Senior Master Data Management lead to govern and improve SAP-based master data and BOMs across global operations. You will lead a team of MDM specialists, ensure data accuracy, and drive continuous improvement in data quality and standards.

You will collaborate with Design, Planning, Procurement, Production, and Finance, supporting SAP implementations and data migrations. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of industrial experience preferably in rotating equipment.
• Strong experience with SAP Material Master, BOM, Routing, Costing, and PLM systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, compressor, pump, or capital goods industry preferred.
• Proficiency in English language and knowledge of German language will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Master Data Management team responsible for governance, quality, consistency, and timely creation of engineering and manufacturing master data & Bill of Material in SAP.
• Ensure data accuracy, standardization, technical completeness, process compliance, and continuous improvement while leading a team of MDM specialists supporting global business operations.
• Establish and maintain governance processes for material masters, BOMs, routings, work centers, DMS documents, and product structures.
• Define and implement master data standards, naming conventions, and control mechanisms.
• Drive periodic audits and corrective actions to improve data quality.
• Coordinate with SAP implementation, upgrades, testing, and data migration activities.
• Act as the primary escalation point for master data-related issues.
• Oversee creation and extension of material codes, BOMs, routing data, work centres, and project networks.
• Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of MDM specialists.

Skills

MDM leadership

Data governance

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP Master data

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SAP Material Master

BOM

Routing

Costing

PLM systems

Teamcenter

Job description

Main Responsibilities And Tasks

Lead the Master Data Management team responsible for governance, quality, consistency, and timely creation of engineering and manufacturing master data & Bill of Material in SAP. The role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy, standardization, technical completeness, process compliance, and continuous improvement while leading a team of MDM specialists supporting global business operations.

Main Responsibilities And Tasks

Lead the Master Data Management team responsible for governance, quality, consistency, and timely creation of engineering and manufacturing master data & Bill of Material in SAP. The role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy, standardization, technical completeness, process compliance, and continuous improvement while leading a team of MDM specialists supporting global business operations.

Master Data Governance

• Establish and maintain governance processes for material masters, BOMs, routings, work centers, DMS documents, and product structures.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of master data across SAP & Teamcenter.
• Define and implement master data standards, naming conventions, and control mechanisms.
• Drive periodic audits and corrective actions to improve data quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, ISO requirements, and corporate standards.

Operational Management

• Oversee creation and extension of material codes, BOMs, routing data, work centres, and project networks.
• Ensure technical completeness of material masters, including BOMs, documents, routing, costing, and classifications.
• Review and approve critical master data requests and engineering change implementations.
• Monitor pending data requests and ensure adherence to agreed service levels.
• Support project execution teams with timely and accurate master data.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of MDM specialists.
• Allocate work, monitor workload balancing, and ensure timely completion of requests.
• Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Drive competency development and cross-training initiatives within the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and capability-building activities.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Design, Planning, Procurement, Production, Finance, Quality, Service, and Supply Chain functions.
• Coordinate with BCAG and global stakeholders for master data harmonization.
• Support SAP implementation, upgrades, testing, and data migration activities.
• Act as the primary escalation point for master data-related issues.

Education, Experience And Languages

• Graduate in Mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of industrial experience preferably in rotating equipment.
• Strong experience with SAP Material Master, BOM, Routing, Costing, and PLM systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, compressor, pump, or capital goods industry preferred.
• Proficiency in English language and knowledge of German language will be an added advantage.

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.