Specialist, MD Material

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

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a Specialist, Material Master Data in Gdansk, Poland. This role focuses on maintaining high-quality Material Master Data in line with Wärtsilä’s governance and legal requirements. Hybrid remote work is available, with tasks including data management, process documentation, and collaboration across a global team.

The successful candidate holds a B.Sc./M.Sc. in a related field, has 3+ years of experience in Master Data, and demonstrates strong data governance and SAP S/4HANA

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Master Data or related roles.
• Understanding of Material Master Data Management principles and processes.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and related tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, block/unblock, and monitor Material Master Data.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with legal and Wärtsilä guidelines.
• Support audits by collecting and preparing data, reports, and analyses.
• Validate and implement global Material Master Data processes and address deviations.
• Assist migrations and onboarding of new Wärtsilä entities into the data scope.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders across processes.
• Identify improvements to enhance data quality and process performance.
• Maintain documentation of processes, flows, and guidelines.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality management

English fluency

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Economics, Industrial Management, IT or related

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Specialist, Material Master Data

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?

The location for this position is Gdansk, Poland. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Specialist, Material Master Data your work will include maintaining high‑quality Material Master Data in line with Wärtsilä’s data governance principles and legal requirements. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of our skilful Material Master Data team with diverse expertise.

Responsibilities

• Creating, updating, extending, blocking, unblocking, removing, and monitoring Material Master Data within Wärtsilä’s scope.
• Ensuring accurate and high‑quality master data in compliance with legal requirements and Wärtsilä guidelines, agreed work splits, and lead times.
• Supporting global audits by collecting and preparing Material Master Data‑related information, reports, and analyses.
• Ensuring implementation and validation of global Material Master Data processes and proactively identifying and addressing deviations.
• Participating in migrations, validating data, and onboarding new Wärtsilä entities into the Material Master Data scope.
• Cooperating and sharing knowledge with related end‑to‑end processes and global internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting identification, evaluation, and implementation of innovative improvements to enhance data quality, harmonisation, and process performance.
• Maintaining and updating process documentation, including process flows, work splits, tasks, and guidelines.
• Providing guidance on SAP and other related systems, tools, and best practices for master data usage.
• Performing other Material Master Data‑related tasks as requested by the Head of CoE.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Economics, Industrial Management, Information Technology, or a related field is must
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Master Data or related roles is must
• Understanding of Material Master Data Management principles and processes.
• Experience with data governance and data quality management (considered an advantage).
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and material data‑related tools (advantage).
• A systematic, accurate, and organised way of working.
• A proactive, development‑oriented, and solution‑focused mindset.
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills.
• Problem‑solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a global environment.
• Fluency in English is must; other languages are considered a benefit.

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Contact & next steps

Jarkko Seppelin
Manager, MD CoE Installation, Equipment & Material Master Data
Wärtsilä Global Business Services (WGBS)
[e-mail]

Last application date: 18/09/2026

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