Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Master Data Management (MDM) Executive to support the Buying & Merchandising function by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of product master data. The role involves creating, maintaining, and governing item master records, vendor information, pricing, assortments, and product hierarchies to support merchandising operations, inventory management, and retail systems.

Key Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain product master data (SKUs, item descriptions, attributes, barcodes, sizes, colors, categories, and hierarchies).

Manage vendor and supplier master data in coordination with the Buying team.

Validate item setup requests to ensure data accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.

Maintain product classifications, merchandise hierarchies, and assortment information.

Support new product launches by ensuring timely creation of item masters and related data.

Coordinate with Buying, Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, Stores, E-commerce, and Finance teams to resolve master data issues.

Perform data quality checks, identify discrepancies, and execute corrective actions.

Manage retail pricing, promotions, and cost updates in line with approved buying decisions.

Ensure compliance with master data governance policies and standard operating procedures.

Prepare reports on data quality, pending requests, and SLA adherence.

Participate in system enhancements, UAT, and process improvement initiatives related to master data.

Required Skills





Robust understanding of retail merchandising and buying processes.

Knowledge of product lifecycle management and item master creation.

Experience with ERP or retail merchandising systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, JDA/Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or similar).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, basic formulas).

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting service-level agreements (SLAs).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related field.

25 years of experience in Retail Master Data Management, Buying Support, Merchandising Operations, or Category Management.

Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) tools or MDM platforms is an advantage.

Key Competencies

Master Data Management

Product Master & SKU Creation

Vendor Master Management

Buying & Merchandising Support

Retail Pricing & Cost Management

Data Governance & Data Quality

ERP & Retail Systems

Reporting & Data Analysis

Cross-functional Coordination

Process Improvement

KPIs

Product master creation within agreed SLA.

Master data accuracy and completeness.

First-time-right item setup percentage.

Number of data quality issues resolved.

Timely execution of pricing and assortment updates.

Compliance with data governance standards.

Interested candidate can share their profile.

Regards

Ashwini

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📌 Master Data Management ( Buying & Merchandising) (Gurugram)
🏢 Freelancer
📍 Gurugram