Senior Analyst - Source Plants Product Engineering

Brown‑Forman Corporation; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman seeks a Product Engineer to lead master data management for product domain and external manufacturing. You will ensure SAP and connected systems are accurate, scalable, and compliant to global standards, enabling efficient collaboration with partners worldwide.

You will own data governance, SKU lifecycle, BOM accuracy, and cross‑plant optimization, while driving automation and process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 2+ years working with SAP or equivalent ERP in manufacturing/supply chain, or 5+ years in materials/production with tech exposure.
• Hands-on SAP Master Data experience across multiple plants and connected systems.
• Strong data governance, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own Product Domain Master Data management for external manufacturing plants and distribution warehouses via SAP and related systems.
• Maintain BOM accuracy, SKU lifecycle data, and material master across plants and formats.
• Identify improvements to data quality, automate master data creation, and enforce global standards.
• Coordinate with supply planning and operations to integrate essential master data across systems.

Skills

SAP MD

Data governance

Cross-functional

Analytical

ERP systems

Excel

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

Kinaxis

Semarchy MDM

Excel

ERP systems

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 WorkFromDay One

The Product Engineer is crucial for optimizing manufacturing 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, maintain integrity, 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 issues and 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.

Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P6

Number of Openings Available:

1