Master Data Management Leader - Governance & Data Quality

usfoods; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant benefits

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Manager of Master Data Management (MDM) to lead data governance, data accuracy, and the strategic roadmap across items, vendors, pricing, and locations. You will manage a team of analysts and partner with IT and business leaders to drive data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role supports hybrid work with three onsite days per week and can sit in Rosemont, IL or West Linn, OR. A strong background in MDM, ERP, and PIM is required to ensure data standards across the

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in master data management, data governance, or retail data operations.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading analysts or data professionals.
• Strong understanding of retail master data domains and governance principles.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience working with ERP, MDM, or PIM systems to manage item, vendor, pricing, or location master data.

Responsibilities

• Own the master data management function and roadmap for the organization.
• Define master data standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure alignment of master data strategy with business objectives and retail operations.
• Serve as the accountable owner for assigned master data domains.
• Establish and enforce data governance, stewardship, and approval workflows.
• Define and monitor master data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across systems.
• Partner with compliance and risk teams to support regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for master data-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, Marketing and E-commerce leaders.
• Translate business requirements into data standards, attributes, and governance processes.
• Support new item introductions, assortment changes, promotions, and private label initiatives.
• Oversee master data processes within ERP, MDM, and PIM platforms.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and data migration efforts.
• Identify and lead process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in master data processes and controls.
• Ensure documentation of data standards, SOPs, and data definitions.
• Promote data literacy and best practices across the organization.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Master Data Management Analysts
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Data governance

Retail data operations

Team leadership

Microsoft Office 365

ERP/MDM/PIM systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP

MDM

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Manager of Master Data Management (MDM) to lead data governance, data accuracy, and the strategic roadmap across items, vendors, pricing, and locations. You will manage a team of analysts and partner with IT and business leaders to drive data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role supports hybrid work with three onsite days per week and can sit in Rosemont, IL or West Linn, OR. A strong background in MDM, ERP, and PIM is required to ensure data standards across the