Ice Cream – SAP Master Data Expert Vendor

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

ICE CREAM IS LOOKING FOR AN Ice Cream – SAP Master Data Expert Vendor

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam) – PREFERED, UKI (100 VE), India (Bangalore), Turkey (Umraniye)

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment.

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

Job Purpose

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable SAP Master Data Expert, to serve as the Global Functional Data Owner for the Vendor (Supplier) master data domain during our SAP S4/HANA implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the respective domain, including but not limited to: data structure, data governance, data management, data cleansing, data migration etc.
• Own domain end-to-end.
• Lead the design of the future global data model and data orchestration process.
• Document future data model and data orchestration process (incl. standard operating procedures), business and data quality rules, definitions and standards.
• Define and establish data governance policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of the project to identify potential data harmonization opportunities.
• Steer data migration scope definition, transformation and enrichment.
• Direct data profiling & data cleansing activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business and external partners to ensure seamless data migration execution.
• Co-deliver the data migration workshops.
• Partner with regional SME (subject matter experts) to ensure adherence to global data model during deployment.
• Supervise conversion data documents and any other data migration artifacts.
• Oversee data validation and reconciliation processes as part of data migration cycles.
• Analyze relevant defects during test cycles and cutovers, translate them into actionable items (e.g. new or updated data transformation rules, data selection criteria, data enrichment etc.).
• Develop and conduct key user trainings.
• Proactively address any risks associated with data cleansing and migration.
• Provide regular reporting and status updates to stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress, milestones, and any potential issues or challenges.

This role will exist in its current form for 2.5-3 years.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven experience (3-5 years) in master data management (respective domain), with a focus on data process, data governance and data migration within the large multinational CPG company, preferably in the context of SAP S4/HANA implementations.
• Experience in identifying and implementing data harmonization opportunities to drive process efficiency and standardization.
• Broad understanding of business process and associated data.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to data management and governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical data solutions.
• Experience with data cataloging, cleansing and migration tools and techniques, as well as metadata management principles.
• Strong track record of driving change and innovation, with the ability to think outside the box.
• Result-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel globally to support market-specific requirements during design, build and deployment of the project.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.
• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources.
• Plenty of company-paid holidays to ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners.
• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
• Home work allowance
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Green Mobility Policy

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law.