Senior Analyst - Source Plants Product Engineering

Brown-Forman Corporation; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation in Warsaw seeks a Product Engineer to lead Master Data Management for the Product Domain, partnering with external manufacturing and distribution partners. You will ensure SAP data quality, drive governance and optimize data across global plants.

You will own data accuracy for part numbers, BOMs, and Production Versions, and collaborate with supply chain teams to enable planning, production, and fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years with SAP/ERP in manufacturing/supply chain, or 5+ years in materials creation, planning, production, packaging, or operations with system integration exposure.
• Hands‑on SAP Master Data experience creating and maintaining Material Master, BOMs, and subcontracting data across multiple plants and connected systems.
• Analytical and problem‑solving strength; ability to troubleshoot data issues and resolve systemic challenges.
• Data accuracy and governance focus; maintain continuity across systems and support governance requirements.
• Cross‑functional collaboration across plant ops, supply chain, and functional teams.
• Systems/tools proficiency (Excel) and aptitude for MDm/planning systems; quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP and other system data (part numbers, materials, BOMs, Production Versions) for production and repacking, ensuring SKU lifecycle alignment.
• Establish and enforce data quality standards for assigned plants; contribute to global practices.
• Maintain Liquid master data, resolve complex issues and develop standard procedures.
• Execute periodic SKU management tasks across systems to ensure high data accuracy and compliance with global standards.
• Optimize Product Lifecycle (SKUs and materials) across plants and ensure BOM accuracy across systems.
• Identify, streamline, and automate master data creation across SAP/other systems for consistency and efficiency.
• Coordinate with EMO & Supply Planning to integrate master data across systems.

Skills

SAP Master Data

Data governance

Data quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Process automation

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering/IT

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Semarchy MDM

Job description

Quote from Hiring Manager

\"Are you ready to build the digital backbone behind a world-class beverage supply chain? As a Product Engineer, you'll lead the creation and management of product and manufacturing data that enables efficient collaboration with external production partners and distribution warehouses around the globe. By ensuring SAP and connected systems are structured for accuracy, scale, and operational excellence, you will help bring new products to market and keep our supply network running at peak performance.\"

Meaningful Work From Day One

The Product Engineer is crucial for optimizingmanufacturing and operational excellence. This role directly owns Product Domain Master Data management for External Manufacturing plants and Own Distribution Warehouses via SAP and other data management systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The core objective is to minimize local data issues, maintainintegrity, and empower supply chain processes for planning, production, and fulfillment. You will work independently, adhering to guidelines, and contribute to data governance policy development.

What You Can Expect

Master Data Management & Accuracy (Product Domain Focus):

• Manage critical SAP and other system data (part numbers, materials, BOMs, Production Versions) for production and repacking operations, ensuring alignment with SKU lifecycles.

• Establish and enforce data quality standards for assigned plants, contributing to consistent global practices.

• Maintain Liquid master data, resolve complex issuesand develop standard procedures.

• Execute periodic SKU management tasks across systems, ensuring high data accuracy and compliance to global standards.

SKU Lifecycle Management & Data Quality Assurance:

• Optimize Product Lifecycle (SKUs and materials) through analysis and obsolescence support, ensuring consistent application across plants.

• Ensure BOM accuracy via creation, review, and approval across all relevant systems, enforcing rigorous standards.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Identify, streamline, and automate master data creation across SAP/other systems for consistency and efficiency.

• Utilize MDM/relevant platforms to automate workflows; champion new best practices for data speed, quality, and compliance (global formats, communication).

• Proactively mitigate operational risks and support capacity planning related to master data, ensuring seamless cross-plant support.

• Coordinate with EMO & Supply Planning to integrate essential master data across systems.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education & Experience Foundation — Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field;

or equivalent practical experience:

2+ years working with SAP or equivalent ERP in a manufacturing/supply chain environment, or 5+ years of relevant experience in materials creation, planning, production, packaging development, or operations with strong technology/system integration exposure.

• SAP Master Data Expertise — Hands‑on experience creating and maintaining Material Master, BOMs, and subcontracting‑related master data (e.g., subcontracting info records, and vendor‑specific BOM requirements) across multiple plants and connected systems, with the capability to support internal manufacturing recipe data as the role expands.

• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Strength — Proven ability to troubleshoot data‑related issues, interpret system impacts, and resolve complex, systemic challenges affecting multiple plants.

• Data Accuracy & Governance — Demonstrated commitment to data integrity, with experience enforcing standards, maintaining continuity across systems, and supporting governance requirements.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Experience coordinating and influencing across plant operations, supply chain, and functional teams to align master data, resolve issues, and support shared operational goals.

• Systems & Tools Proficiency — Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and aptitude for MDM/planning systems; ability to quickly learn new systems and leverage data for insights and governance.

• Adaptability & Independent Execution — Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt processes to evolving business needs in a dynamic environment.

• Process Improvement & Automation — Ability to identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement automation or streamlining initiatives; track record of contributing to standardization across plants.

• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Knowledge — Practical understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes, with the ability to apply master data concepts to planning, production, repacking, and fulfillment.

What Makes You Unique

• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements or automation initiatives related to master data, including contributing to cross-plant standardization.

• A proactive approach to ensuring data quality and supporting cross-functional operational needs, with demonstrated contributions to driving data governance and consistency across an expanded scope of plants.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPIM, CLTD, CSCM).

• Experience in the beverage industry.

• Experience with; Kinaxis Supply Chain Planning, Semarchy MDM.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Supply Chain

Function: Supply Chain

City:Warsaw

State:

Country: POL