MDM Leader: Data Governance & Strategy (Hybrid)

US Foods; West Linn (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in West Linn, OR is seeking a Manager of Master Data Management to lead data governance, accuracy, and stewardship across items, vendors, pricing and locations in a hybrid setup (onsite 3 days/week, remote rest).

The role will manage a team of MDM Analysts and partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance and IT to establish standards, KPIs, and governance processes while driving data quality improvements across ERP, MDM and PIM platforms.

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 in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience with ERP, MDM, or PIM systems to manage item, vendor, pricing, or location master data.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile data across multiple systems and sources.
• Familiarity with reporting tools or dashboards to monitor data quality metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, and IT.
• Ability to travel: 10%.

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

Master data governance

Data quality management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MDM/ PIM platforms

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

US Foods in West Linn, OR is seeking a Manager of Master Data Management to lead data governance, accuracy, and stewardship across items, vendors, pricing and locations in a hybrid setup (onsite 3 days/week, remote rest).

The role will manage a team of MDM Analysts and partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance and IT to establish standards, KPIs, and governance processes while driving data quality improvements across ERP, MDM and PIM platforms.