Manager Materials Master Data

DKSH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH is seeking a Materials Master Data Manager to drive data quality and governance across our global supply chain. You will lead a BPO team, ensure accurate MMD, and partner with markets and BUs to deliver cost savings and process improvements.

You will manage data integrity, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and champion governance standards while delivering administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in supply chain management or data governance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Materials Management (MM) module.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of a BPO team handling Materials Master Data (MMD) requests and inquiries across BUs and markets.
• Drive data cleanups and deliver insights to leadership to improve MMD processes.
• Build relationships across BUs and markets to implement value-adding MMD initiatives.
• Champion data governance standards and accountable data handling across the organization.
• Handle administrative and coordination tasks as required.

Skills

Data governance

People management

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP MM

Job 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.