Director of Master Data Governance

Roskam Baking Company; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods seeks a Director of Master Data Governance responsible for shaping and enforcing data standards and policies across item, vendor, customer, financial, recipe, and supply chain domains. Lead data cleansing and ERP readiness ahead of a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation, partnering with Finance, IT, R&D, and Operations.

You will build a data-centric culture, drive data literacy, and establish controls to ensure accurate, auditable master data across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data governance, master data management, ERP data migration, or data stewardship.
• Proven leadership in data governance and cleansing programs in manufacturing or multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft D365 F&O, and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a master data governance framework aligned with ERP transformation priorities.
• Define data standards, validation rules, naming conventions, change control protocols and approval workflows.
• Lead creation and maintenance of data policies across item, vendor, customer, financial, recipe/formula, and supply chain domains.
• Oversee data cleansing and ERP readiness prior to D365 F&O implementation.
• Collaborate with Finance, R&D, Operations, IT, Quality and Supply Chain to fix data quality issues.
• Manage data migration strategy, mapping, and validation for ERP integration.
• Standardize formats, remove duplicates, and enrich missing attributes.

Skills

Governance leadership

Data standards

Data quality

ERP readiness

D365 F&O

Cross-functional collaboration

Data policy development

Data migration

KPIs and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, IS, Business Admin, Supply Chain, Data Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft D365 F&O

Power BI

Microsoft Purview

Profisee

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance Leadership - Develop and implement a comprehensive master data governance framework aligned with enterprise goals and ERP transformation priorities.
• Define and enforce data standards, validation rules, naming conventions, change control protocols, and approval workflows.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of data policies and procedures across key domains, including item, vendor, customer, financial, recipe/formula, and supply chain master data.
• Master Data Cleansing & ERP Readiness - Lead the master data cleansing initiative in preparation for the Microsoft D365 F&O ERP implementation.
• Inventory and assess legacy data sources for quality, completeness, and relevance.
• Collaborate with Finance, R&D, Operations, IT, Quality and Supply Chain to identify and remediate data quality issues.
• Work with IT to oversee the data migration strategy, mapping, and validation to ensure clean and accurate data transition into D365 F&O.
• Standardize formats, remove duplicates, enrich missing attributes, and purge obsolete records.
• Support incremental activation of AI capabilities within D365 F&O and other systems by ensuring foundational data integrity.
• Internal Controls & Compliance - Establish internal controls to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and auditability.
• Partner with Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality and IT to embed governance into business processes and ERP workflows.
• Ensure master data controls support applicable regulatory, food safety, customer, financial reporting, privacy, and audit requirements.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting - Define and track KPIs for data quality, including completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness, duplicate records, missing attributes, and aging of unresolved data issues.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the VP of Finance and executive leadership.
• Use Microsoft and ERP-enabled tools, such as D365 F&O reporting, Microsoft Purview, Profisee, Power BI, or Azure Data Factory, to support data lineage, cataloging, cleansing, transformation, and visibility.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration - Manage a team of three data clerks responsible for master data maintenance, data entry accuracy, routine data updates, and issue resolution.
• Build and lead a cross-functional network of data owners, data stewards, and analysts across Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units and IT for master data governance, cleansing, ERP readiness, and post-go-live data quality processes.
• Drive data literacy, accountability, and change management across the organization.
• Acquisition Integration Support - When applicable, support acquisition integration by assessing acquired business data quality and applying Roskam’s master data standards to key domains such as item, vendor, customer, financial, recipe/formula, quality, and supply chain data.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and IT to identify data gaps, duplicate records, and standardization needs that could affect reporting, controls, operations, or ERP integration.

Decision Rights and Authority This role will have authority to define master data standards, establish required data governance processes, and require business functions to assign accountable data owners and stewards. The Director will not replace functional ownership of data but will provide the governance structure, controls, and visibility needed to ensure each function maintains accurate, complete, and ERP-ready master data.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Management, or related field; Master’s preferred. 10+ years of experience in data governance, master data management, ERP data migration, business process ownership, or enterprise data stewardship. Proven experience leading data governance and cleansing programs in manufacturing, food manufacturing, CPG, or complex multi-site environments. Strong understanding of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft D365 F&O, and data management, reporting, and workflow tools. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive accountability without direct authority. Excellent analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Attributes

Experience supporting ERP implementations, data migration strategies, and post-go-live data governance processes. Familiarity with financial reporting structures, food manufacturing requirements, regulatory compliance, and audit expectations. Ability to translate complex data issues into practical business decisions, executive reporting, and measurable improvement plans. Experience building data governance programs from the ground up in a growing or transforming organization.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer. We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer. At Roskam, we’re like family. We rely on the exceptional strengths, collective imagination, and tireless energy of our team members to please our customers. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that encourages many backgrounds and cultures where the contributions of all stakeholders are valued and respected. We invite you to start your career path here, through a variety of opportunities tailored to engage and inspire.