Process Material Management

Asia Recruit; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia is seeking a Master Data Expert responsible for managing product/material master data processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in IT or related fields and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Key tasks include defining SOPs, ensuring compliance with standards, and training stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and experience with ERP systems like SAP are essential for success in this role. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment and a chance to influence data quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in material master data or process management.
• Strong understanding of data management processes.
• Experience with ERP and PIM systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert for material master data processes.
• Define and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with global standards for product data.
• Train end-users on best practices for data management.
• Monitor and ensure data quality of master records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

PIM systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject-matter expert for all processes related to product / material master data.
• Define, document, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process flows for creating, updating, deleting, and maintaining material master data.
• Ensure compliance with global standards and local requirements for product data.
• Consult and support Product Managers, Business Unit teams, and global marketing organizations in how to set up product data correctly for launch, modifications, discontinuation.
• Train, coach, and guide end-users / stakeholders on best practices for material master / product master data.
• Act as a contact point / escalation point for issues / queries about master data.
• Work closely with IT / system teams to tune, configure, or improve the system(s) supporting material master (e.g., ERP, PIM, database systems).
• Participate in or lead projects to enhance data systems, integrate new capabilities, or streamline workflows.
• Analyze user feedback, identify gaps, propose system or process enhancements.
• Monitor, audit, and ensure high data quality (accuracy, consistency, completeness) of material / product master records.
• Support the process of introducing new sales items (new materials / SKUs) till they are live on digital platforms.
• Manage modifications to product data over the product life cycle (e.g. changes in specifications, packaging, BOM, phase‑in / phase‑out).
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams: Product / Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, IT, Finance.
• Align master data processes with business needs and constraints of different regions / markets.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to master data (e.g. error rates, time to create master record, data completeness).
• Provide regular reporting and insights to management about master data performance, trends, risks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in material master data, process management, or related IT systems.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end data management processes, including planning, implementation, maintenance, and improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and/or PIM systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a proven affinity for IT systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.