Associate, Master Data Governance

Ingredion Incorporated; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Growth

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Master Data Governance Associate to manage day-to-day master data for APAC/EMEA affiliates. The role requires precision, analytical thinking and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will handle vendor, customer, material and financial master data in SAP, ensure data accuracy, and support regional business processes while maintaining data governance standards and controls.

Qualifications

• A diploma/bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in data governance field
• Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient in English and Mandarin (as this role will be supporting China)

Responsibilities

• Vendor Master Data: Gather/Review documentation according to regional policies for vendor setup. Create, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of vendor master data in the SAP system.
• Customer Master Data: Create, update, and manage customer master data in the SAP system. Work closely with sales and customer service and credit teams to ensure customer information is accurate and current.
• Material Master Data: Maintain and update material master data, including product descriptions, specifications, and classifications. Coordinate with production, inventory, and supply chain, quality and accounting teams to ensure material data accuracy.
• Financial Master Data: Manage financial master data, including chart of accounts, cost centers, and FX rates.

Skills

Data governance

MS Office

English

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Kuala Lumpur (KL Eco City) Workplace type: Hybrid

Position Overview

As a Master Data Governance Associate, you will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day activities related to master data management for Ingredion affiliates in the APAC/EMEA region. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What you will do:

• Vendor Master Data: Gather/Review documentation according to regional policies for vendor setup. Create, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of vendor master data in the SAP system.
• Customer Master Data: Create, update, and manage customer master data in the SAP system. Work closely with sales and customer service and credit teams to ensure customer information is accurate and current.
• Material Master Data: Maintain and update material master data, including product descriptions, specifications, and classifications. Coordinate with production, inventory, and supply chain, quality and accounting teams to ensure material data accuracy.
• Financial Master Data: Manage financial master data, including chart of accounts, cost centers, and FX rates.

What you will bring:

• A diploma/bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in data governance field
• Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient in English and Mandarin (as this role will be supporting China)

Who you are:

• Possess a strong understanding of business and financial concepts.
• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, adaptability and decision-making skills
• Be detail-oriented and measurement-driven
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team environment, build consensus and foster positive relationships.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
• Convenient Location - Office next to an LRT station and mall for easy commuting and errands.

Relocation

Relocation Available: No

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

About Ingredion

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big.

We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.