Material Data Specialist

GE Vernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Saudi Arabia seeks a SAP Material Data Specialist to set and update the Material Master data across SAP/Oracle, MES, PLM and drive standardization. The role acts as a focal point among IT and other functions to provide material master data.

You will own global PFEP framework, define standards for parts at every site to enable reliable MRP execution, capacity planning and system integration, and partner with PLM engineers to align data strategy and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Experience with SAP and ERP master data management.
• Ability to define global master data standards and PFEP.
• Collaborates with IT, PLM and governance teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain material master data and BOMs.
• Implement changes (ECN) and participate in CRB/CIB.
• Serve as SAP key user and cross-functional liaison.
• Define data standards and data dictionaries across systems.
• Own PFEP framework and ensure reliable MRP planning and system integration.
• Collaborate with PLM to align data strategy.
• Maintain change logs and impact assessments.
• Develop global training materials for users.

Skills

SAP

Material Data

ERP Systems

PFEP

Data Governance

Lean

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Industrial Engineering/Operations Management/Logistics

Tools

PLM

ERP Integrations

Job description

Job Description Summary

The SAP Material Data Specialist is in charge to set and update the Material Master data across multiple RVS ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), MES, PLM and drive standardization. The position holder is active as a focal point among IT and other function teams to provide material master data.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of material master data, bills of materials, participate in RVS level material master standardization establishing.

• Implementation of changes (ECN, Engineering Change Notice) as well as participation in change boards (CRB/CIB), including old material management & procurement adjustments.

• Key user for SAP and interface between production, IT, and departments

• Optimization of production processes (Lean, efficiency, quality)

• Define and maintain RVS master data standards, templates, and data dictionaries across systems, covering master data required for end-to-end supply chain.

• Own the global Plan for Every Part (PFEP) framework and template, defining the standard parameters for every part at every site to enable reliable MRP execution, capacity planning, and system integration.

• Partner with PLM Principal Engineers, to define and maintain the enterprise PLM–ERP data strategy and digital thread policies for part and material master data, establishing clear system-of-record boundaries across PLM and ERP platforms and supporting multiple platforms and parts mastering approaches by product line and go-to-market strategy.

• Approve any changes to master data definitions used in standards, reporting, or cross-system integrations; maintain a formal change log and impact assessment process.

• Partner with Process Engineers to ensure process standards and master data templates evolve together; develop and maintain global training materials and documentation for both global and local users.

• Collaborate with global Master Data Governance and Digital Process Excellence (DPE) teams on defining and implementing standards across the digital tools

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.