Global SAP Master Data Architect

Billerud Finland Oy; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Billerud is seeking a Global SAP Master Data Architect to take ownership of the global product and material master data concept and to serve as the SME for MM, Classification and Variant Configuration. You will design, govern and continuously improve the end-to-end product master data landscape to enable harmonization, scalability and high data quality across the SAP ecosystem.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT architects and implementation partners to drive alignment, support

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP master data architecture and cross-functional business processes.
• Expertise within SAP Material Management (MM), Material Master, Classification, and Variant Configuration.
• Experience from SAP transformation programs including design, migration, testing, cutover and deployment.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Best Practices, and process modelling tools such as Signavio.
• Experience working with integrated production, planning, or manufacturing systems is advantageous.
• Experience supporting data harmonization across Sales, Sourcing, Production, and Finance is beneficial.
• Fluency in English; Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the global material master architecture, including dependencies to classification, configuration, and variant configuration.
• Define and maintain harmonized master data structures, business rules, templates, and design standards across product and material domains.
• Ensure end-to-end master data consistency across SAP and integrated business systems.
• Support data migration, data mapping, testing, validation, and data readiness activities during SAP implementation and release cycles.
• Act as the subject matter expert for MM, Classification, and Variant Configuration, supporting solution design and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with business data leads, SMEs, IT architects, and implementation partners to establish governance, improve data quality, and support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Provide guidance, documentation, training, and operational support within the master data area.

Skills

SAP Master Data Architecture

Material Management (MM)

Classification

Variant Configuration

Data governance

Data migration

Business process alignment

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Engineering or Information Systems or Computer Science or Business Administration

Tools

Signavio

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Are you passionate about SAP master data architecture, product data design, and building scalable solutions that support global business processes? A unique opportunity to shape and develop Billerud’s future global SAP landscape in a true greenfield transformation.

We are now looking for a Global SAP Master Data Architect to take ownership of the global product and material master data concept while acting as the subject matter expert for Material Management (MM), Classification, and Variant Configuration.

About the role

As Global SAP Master Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving Billerud's end-to-end product master data landscape. You will ensure that material master structures, classifications, configuration models, and related processes support business requirements while enabling harmonization, scalability, and high data quality across the SAP ecosystem.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, information owners, process experts, IT architects, and implementation partners to drive alignment, support SAP transformation activities, and establish robust governance for product-related master data.

Your main tasks will be:

• Own and continuously develop the global material master architecture, including dependencies to classification, configuration, and variant configuration.
• Define and maintain harmonized master data structures, business rules, templates, and design standards across product and material domains.
• Ensure end-to-end master data consistency across SAP and integrated business systems such as planning, production, and manufacturing applications.
• Support data migration, data mapping, testing, validation, and data readiness activities during SAP implementation and release cycles.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Material Management (MM), Classification, and Variant Configuration, supporting solution design and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with business data leads, SMEs, IT architects, and implementation partners to establish governance, improve data quality, and support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Provide guidance, documentation, training, and operational support within the master data area.

You report to: Manager Global IT Information & Process Governance.

The role is located in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden, and includes occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with SAP master data architecture and cross-functional business processes.
• You have expertise within SAP Material Management (MM), Material Master, Classification, and Variant Configuration.
• Experience from SAP transformation programs, including solution design, migration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Best Practices, and process modelling tools such as Signavio.
• Experience working with integrated production, planning, or manufacturing systems is considered an advantage.
• Experience supporting data harmonization across functions such as Sales, Sourcing, Production, and Finance is highly beneficial.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is considered an advantage.

Note: You need to have a permanent Swedish work permit to be considered for this position.

You are a proactive and analytical professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on problem solving.

You are comfortable collaborating across functions and can translate complex business requirements into sustainable master data solutions. With strong communication skills and a solution‑oriented mindset, you build trust, drive alignment, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

As a person, you take ownership, enjoy working in a global environment, and are motivated by creating long‑term value through governance, architecture, and high‑quality data.

Our values are central to our business, and we believe you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say!

Contact

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Alexander Artz, Manager Global IT Information & Process Governance; [e-mail] or Mimmi Jonsson, Senior TAP; [e-mail]

Application information

Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a bettertomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all yearround.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a bettertomorrow.

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We consider our employees to be our most important resource – it is thanks to them and our values that we are Billerud.