MASTERDATA MANAGER

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd) is seeking an experienced Master Data Manager to establish and govern master data across multiple systems, sites and business processes. You will ensure data accuracy and consistency supporting planning, procurement, finance, manufacturing, sales and reporting.

The role requires 8–10 years in master data management or related data environments, with ERP experience and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in master data management and data governance.
• Experience with ERP and multi-site data environments; FMCG/manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group master data governance framework across all business units.
• Define data ownership, roles and responsibilities across Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Procurement.
• Establish master data policies, standards and procedures including audit controls.
• Standardise data definitions and structures across systems and sites.
• Manage master data domains including customer, supplier, material, BOM, pricing and trade terms.
• Oversee creation, maintenance, and deletion of master data objects with validation workflows.
• Ensure data accuracy and synchronisation across ERP systems.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations from a master data perspective.
• Implement data quality monitoring, cleansing and issue resolution processes.
• Identify root causes of data errors and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Master data management

ERP systems

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Information Systems/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Woodlands Dairy is seeking an experienced and driven Master data Manager to establish, govern and manage master data across multiple systems, sites and business processes. This business-critical role will ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of data supporting planning, procurement, finance, manufacturing, sales and reporting activities across the organisation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and implement a group master data governance framework across all business units.
• Define data ownership, roles and responsibilities across Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Procurement.
• Establish and enforce master data policies, standards and procedures, including audit and control requirements.
• Drive standardisation of data definitions and structures across systems and sites.
• Manage key master data domains, including customer, supplier and procurement data, material/SKU, Bills of Material, production data, milk sourcing data, pricing and trade terms.
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and deletion of master data objects, supported by effective validation and approval of workflows.
• Ensure data is accurate, complete, consistent, and synchronised across ERP and related systems.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations from a master data perspective.
• Implement data quality monitoring, reporting, cleansing, and issue-resolution processes.
• Identify the root causes of data errors and drive corrective actions.
• Manage changes to master data structures and standards, including impact assessment across systems and business processes.
• Continuously improve master data processes and support business transformation and integration initiatives.
• Develop data management capability and provide guidance to business users on master data standards and processes.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Sales and Operations teams to strengthen data integrity and accountability.

Knowledge & Skills:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business or related field.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in master data management, ERP systems or supply chain data environments.
• Experience in multi-site or multi-system environments, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven experience in data governance, data quality management, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and master data structures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement capability.