Material Master Data Junior Specialist

Metsä Group; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch card

Multisport card

Health care

Life insurance

Hybrid work

Job summary

Metsä Group seeks a detail-oriented Material Master Data Junior Specialist to maintain material master data integrity and lead data governance across SAP environments.

Based in Gdańsk with a hybrid model, you will collaborate with IT, Sourcing & Logistics, Finance and Production, while mentoring peers and contributing to SAP 4/Hana implementation. This role offers international exposure and opportunities to standardize data practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field; internships/experience considered.
• Experience with master data management principles and governance.
• Familiarity with SAP and data governance tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update material master data in line with governance rules and business needs.
• Collaborate with IT, Sourcing & Logistics, Finance and Production to translate requirements into data solutions.
• Conduct data quality checks and lead data improvement initiatives.
• Support standardization of material data practices and governance models.
• Participate in SAP 4/Hana implementation and cross-functional data readiness.

Skills

Master data

SAP

Excel skills

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Data governance

Communication

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

The best sparring for business – deepen your expertise as a specialist. At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges.

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!