Material Master Data Junior Specialist

4675 MG Group Services sp. z o; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch card

Multisport card

Health care and life insurance

Job summary

Metsä Group is seeking a Material Master Data Junior Specialist to join the Master Data Team in Gdańsk. You will maintain material master data, ensure data quality, and contribute to governance standards in a global context.

The role requires SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid work in Poland, with in-office presence required several days per week, and opportunities for growth in a data-driven transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience with master data or data governance is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP environments and data-related processes.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update material master data following governance rules and SAP.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to IT, Sourcing & Logistics, Finance, and Production.
• Perform data quality checks and resolve discrepancies.
• Support standardization of data practices and governance improvements.
• Mentor other Master Data Specialists and share best practices.
• Participate in SAP/HANA-related project work within Metsä Group.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Sourcing, Production/Operations Management, Engineering, or data-related fields

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Group Services Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall. We are looking for a MATERIAL MASTER DATA JUNIOR SPECIALIST to join Metsä Group´s Master Data Team. Take a leading role in our data-driven transformation journey! We are seeking an experienced and proactive Material Master Data Junior Specialist who will not only maintain the integrity of our material master data but also lead key initiatives, shape data governance standards, and influence cross-functional processes. In this role, your expertise and strategic insights will directly impact how Metsä Group manages, harmonizes, and evolves material data globally. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a international environment where your expertise and ideas will directly influence how we manage and evolve material data.

What Will You Do?

As a Material Master Data Junior Specialist at Metsä Group, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of our material master data across systems. You will be part of material team responsible for maintaining high standards for data quality and contributing to the ongoing development of harmonized, efficient data management practices. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Master Data Management: Create, maintain, and update material master data in line with governance rules and business needs. Collect and validate required information to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance across systems like SAP.
• Cross-Functional Expertise: Act as a trusted advisor for stakeholders across IT, Supply Chain, Finance, and Production, translating business needs into effective data management solutions.
• Data Quality and Analysis: Conduct regular quality checks, resolve discrepancies, and manage maintenance requests to ensure accurate, reliable material data. Contribute to data improvement initiatives.
• Process Improvement and Standardization: Support the standardization of material data practices, propose process enhancements, and help implement best practices for data governance.
• Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing: Support and coach other Master Data Specialists, ensuring alignment with best practices and governance models.
• Project Participation - SAP 4/Hana Implementation. Contribute to Metsä Group’s program, supporting unified master data practices and shared maintenance processes across business areas.

Location:

This position is based in Gdańsk (Poland). We operate in a hybrid working model, which includes the flexibility of remote work combined with the expectation to be present in the office at least three days per week.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a detail-oriented Material Master Data Junior Specialist with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a drive for data accuracy and continuous improvement. You should be able to be ready to learn, have detective-like patience, while actively contributing as a collaborative and open-minded team member. Key qualifications and attributes include:

Experience: Any master data experience (preferably in SAP environments), Procurement, manufacturing or industrial environment is a strong advantage. Relevant internships, trainee programs, or experience gained during studies will also be considered.

Technical Skills: Good working knowledge of Excel. Familiarity with SAP, data governance tools and Power BI is a plus.

Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and anomalies, and maintain high attention to detail.

Problem Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented approach to data issues and process challenges.

Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with IT, Sourcing & Logistics, Finance and Production.

Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Logistics, Sourcing, Production/Operations Management, Engineering, or data-related fields), or alternatively a technical education combined with relevant experience in materials or procurement, is a strongly advantage.

Languages: Fluency in English required; knowledge of Finnish, German or Swedish is a significant asset. Other languages are an advantage.

What do we offer?

Work in an international environment in an centrally located office in Gdańsk Stable job and cooperation with a friendly and high qualified team We will make sure that you have training that will ensure your proper development Benefits including lunch card, Multisport card, health care and life insurance Hybrid work (2 days per week working from home allowed) Attractive location of the office: 4 minutes to SKM, trams and buses.

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works:

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden. Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview. Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment at: https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/ .

The application will be open until 01/10/2026.

We wish you the best of luck!

Metsä Group Career in the new era means regenerative work – we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

Metsä Group Career in the new era means regenerative work – we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

Anonymous recruitment is Metsä Group's main recruitment method. Whether the application is anonymous is indicated in the job advertisement. See in the video what Viivi, Matti, Claudia and Pekka tell about their work at Metsä Group.