Master Data Specialist

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global career platform in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional for master data management. The ideal candidate will maintain master data across systems, ensure data accuracy, and must be fluent in English and Japanese (JLPT N2). This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or any related field.
• Proficient in English & Japanese, with at least JLPT N2 qualification.
• Experience in ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain master data for vendors, customers, products, etc.
• Perform data maintenance according to service levels.
• Lead communication and manage change control process.

Skills

Proficient in English

Proficient in Japanese

Good analytical skills

Customer-focused

Detailed-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain all relevant master data for vendor, customer, products, materials, etc. and ensure the updates are appropriate, authorised and documented.
• All data maintenance tasks are to be performed on a timely basis based on defined service levels.
• Master data cleansing involves validating and detecting erroneous and obsolete data to maintain data accuracy.
• Provide ongoing user support and training for master data maintenance to ensure master data is accurately set up in SAP and other systems.
• Understand and analyse the relativeness of each SAP module/other system and business requirement in detail and advise from a Master Data point of view.
• Ensure a central database is fully maintained per daily business operational changes.
• Govern and coordinate master data synchronization requirements during the migration timeframe to ensure the accuracy of data transfer between the legacy and SAP systems.
• Lead cross-functional communication and manage change control process by obtaining consensus and approvals from stakeholders across the organisation with support from the Master Data manager.
• Manage and resolve master data-related issues and stakeholder enquiries.
• Develop, simplify, and document business processes and workflow.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in business or any related field
• Proficient in English & Japanese to effectively communicate with Japanese-speaking stakeholders, customers & supplier, at least JLPT N2 qualification
• Working experience in ERP systems such as SAP, literacy in MS Office (Excel, World, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good analytical skills. Able to interpret data into meaningful information for decision-making.
• Understanding Master Data activities and their relationship with the business (sales, supply chain, finance, etc.)
• Detailed-oriented, independent, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to learn and develop in a multicultural environment.
• Customer-focused with an emphasis on clear communication.