Specialist - Master Data

Van Drunen Farms; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Van Drunen Farms in Illinois is seeking a Master Data Specialist to create, maintain, and govern master data across multiple business units to ensure ERP system accuracy and data integrity.

You will support customer, vendor, pricing, item, and BOM data processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes data governance, audits, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined data maintenance and governance.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, with Deacom or similar manufacturing ERP preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables, IF statements, and SUMIFS.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and govern master data records across multiple business units to ensure ERP system accuracy and data integrity.
• Support customer, vendor, pricing, item, and bill of material master data processes while collaborating with Sales, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams.
• Monitor and support the NIRF process, track requests, follow up with stakeholders, and maintain related documentation and reporting.
• Perform routine master data audits, investigate discrepancies, and ensure established data governance standards and controls are followed.
• Manage master data requests, respond to inquiries, conduct ERP testing following software updates, and maintain supporting system tables.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives related to master data management.

Skills

Data governance

Data maintenance

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Deacom ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Expected Pay Range: $24/hr-$28/hr, non-exempt
• Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Benefits Available : 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Create, maintain, and govern master data records across multiple business units to ensure ERP system accuracy and data integrity.
• Support customer, vendor, pricing, item, and bill of material master data processes while collaborating with Sales, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams.
• Monitor and support the NIRF process, track requests, follow up with stakeholders, and maintain related documentation and reporting.
• Perform routine master data audits, investigate discrepancies, and ensure established data governance standards and controls are followed.
• Manage master data requests, respond to inquiries, conduct ERP testing following software updates, and maintain supporting system tables.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives related to master data management.

What You’ll Bring

• Two or more years of experience in a related role within a manufacturing environment, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to data maintenance, validation, and governance.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, with experience in Deacom or a similar manufacturing ERP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables, IF statements, and SUMIFS.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Look Forward To

• An opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining accurate and reliable business data across the organization.
• Exposure to multiple business functions, including Sales, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, and Finance.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop ERP, data governance, analytical, and business process management skills.
• A collaborative environment focused on accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Meaningful work that supports efficient business operations and scalable ERP capabilities across the organization.
• A professional office-based environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and data management best practices.

Disclaimer

• The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.
• Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
• Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you’ll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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