Manager Materials Master Data

DKSH Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Materials Master Data Manager to safeguard the integrity of global supply chain data. You will lead a BPO team responsible for material master data requests across CG and HEC, with expansion to PM and TEC as transitions occur.

You will drive data governance, partner with business units worldwide, and embed ownership and accountability. A strong background in SAP MM, data quality, and project leadership is essential to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed in the job description.
• 6–10 years' experience in supply chain, data governance, or related fields.
• Hands-on SAP MM experience is required; knowledge of AI or process automation is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and cross-cultural stakeholder communication.
• Proven people management ability to lead a medium-sized BPO team.
• Project management skills to support process improvements and system enhancements.
• Solid ERP literacy, particularly SAP MM, and understanding of master data quality.
• Good understanding of supply chain or logistics operations and data quality impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of a BPO team handling MMD requests across CG, HEC, PM, TEC.
• Maintain health and integrity of MMD across all Business Units and Markets with data cleanups and issue resolution.
• Build relationships with BUs and markets to identify value-creation opportunities.
• Champion data governance culture with ownership and accountability.
• Handle administrative duties and coordination tasks as required.

Skills

SAP MM

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project management

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Economics, or Computer Science

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

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Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY, MY

Global Business Unit: OTH

Job Function: Supply Chain Management

Requisition Number: 244331

Description

About the Role

As a Materials Master Data Manager, you are central to sustaining the integrity of DKSH's global supply chain operations, ensuring that material master data across all Business Units and Markets is accurate, governed, and fit for purpose. Your leadership in data quality, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team management, and cross-functional partnerships directly enables operational efficiency, cost savings, and scalable data governance for DKSH.

What You Will Deliver

• Lead and oversee the daily operations and service delivery of a BPO team responsible for the creation, update, and resolution of Materials Master Data (MMD) requests and enquiries across Business Units Consumer Goods (CG) and Healthcare (HEC), with accountability for expanding coverage to Business Units Performance Materials (PM) and Technology (TEC) as transitions occur.
• Own the health and integrity of MMD across all Business Units and Markets by driving systematic data cleanups, resolving both common and complex MMD issues, and delivering regular insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Build and sustain strategic relationships with all Business Units and Markets to identify and execute joint value-creation initiatives, ensuring continuous improvements to the MMD process that drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Champion a strong Data Governance culture across the team and the wider DKSH organization, embedding clear ownership, accountability, and disciplined handling of master data as organizational standards.
• Administrative duties and coordination tasks as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 6 to 10 years of experience in supply chain management, data governance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with the SAP Materials Management (MM) Module is required; experience with process automation and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills with the ability to manage and align diverse stakeholders across a global organization.
• Proven people management capability with the ability to lead, develop, and grow a medium-sized BPO team effectively.
• Project management skills to support process enhancements, system improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High computer literacy with solid working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP MM.
• Sound understanding of Supply Chain or Logistics operations and how master data quality underpins business performance.

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long‑term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Supply Chain Management.