Data Governance Lead: Master Data & Quality

MSC Industrial Supply Co.; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Davidson, NC is seeking a Sr. Data Steward to lead complex data governance and stewardship initiatives across master data domains, partnering with analytics, technology, and business teams to improve data quality and usability.

The role focuses on scalable governance frameworks and measurable outcomes, with travel up to 10% and ITAR/CUI considerations. The ideal candidate translates governance objectives into sustainable business practices, mentors team members, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain, Technical Communications, Library & Information Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data stewardship, master data management, data quality, business process improvement, or related disciplines
• Experience leading governance, data quality, process improvement, or business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with MDM, PIM, ERP, governance platforms, or related enterprise technologies preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft technologies, data analysis tools, and business applications

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data governance, stewardship, and data quality initiatives across customer, supplier, product, and enterprise data domains
• Support the design, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of governance policies, standards, stewardship procedures, and operating frameworks
• Serve as a subject matter expert for data governance principles, stewardship best practices, and enterprise master data management
• Translates CX and UX roadmaps into tangible MDM project plans to support data transformation to continually improve productivity and sales growth
• Facilitate governance councils, stewardship forums, working sessions, and cross-functional decision-making activities
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions and support adoption of governance standards, stewardship practices, and process improvements
• Support governance maturity initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing recommendations that strengthen stewardship practices and data quality outcomes
• Partner with business, analytics, technology, and integration teams to evaluate impacts and risks associated with data-related changes
• Identify opportunities to improve governance effectiveness through automation, AI, reporting, and process optimization
• Lead governance initiatives and cross-functional improvement efforts requiring strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement
• Maintain governance repositories, stewardship frameworks, standards documentation, decision records, and operational governance assets
• Coordinate governance reviews, policy updates, stewardship forums, and follow-up activities to support ongoing program effectiveness
• Serve as a resource and mentor for Associate and Analyst team members by sharing best practices, reviewing work products, and supporting skill development
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Information Systems / Data Analytics / Data Science / Supply Chain

Tools

MDM

PIM

ERP

Governance platforms

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Davidson, NC is seeking a Sr. Data Steward to lead complex data governance and stewardship initiatives across master data domains, partnering with analytics, technology, and business teams to improve data quality and usability.

The role focuses on scalable governance frameworks and measurable outcomes, with travel up to 10% and ITAR/CUI considerations. The ideal candidate translates governance objectives into sustainable business practices, mentors team members, and