Job title: Master Data Expert

Job Purpose

- Ensure high-quality, accurate, and compliant master data across systems and business processes
- Act as the functional expert for Master Data Management, supporting data governance, data quality, and process standardization initiatives
- Provide expert guidance to business stakeholders, data owners, and operational teams on master data-related topics

Key Accountabilities :

Master Data Governance & Quality

- Ensure compliance with master data standards, governance policies, and business rules
- Monitor and recommend data quality rules based on recurring data issues and business requirements
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for master data quality issues

- Review and validate complex master data requests and ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Support creation, modification, enrichment, and deactivation of master data according to established procedures
- Coordinate data collection activities and support end-to-end master data maintenance processes
- Support mass maintenance, cleansing activities, data migrations, and system enhancements

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Material Master and related master data domains
- Partner with Business Process Owners, System Owners, Site Teams, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality stakeholders
- Provide expert guidance on master data requirements, governance standards, and business impacts
- Support audits and compliance activities by providing master data expertise and documentation

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, governance, process efficiency, and user experience
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation opportunities
- Participate in master data transformation projects, process harmonization initiatives,



and system implementations
- Recommend best practices and innovative solutions to improve master data effectiveness
- Support KPI development, scorecards, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms

Knowledge Management & Capability Building

- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and governance standards
- Support training and education programs for the master data community and business users
- Act as a knowledge resource for complex master data issues and process-related queries
- Share best practices and lessons learned across business units and sites
- Support system testing activities including UAT, validation, and process verification

About You :

Experience

- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Master Data Management
- Strong understanding of Material Master processes and data governance principles
- Experience working within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or supply chain environment
- Background in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, or related disciplines is preferred

Technical Skills

- Hands-on experience with SAP ECC 6.0 and/or SAP S/4HANA
- Strong knowledge of SAP MM and SAP MDG modules
- Experience with data quality tools, reporting, and dashboard solutions
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Competencies

- Ability to influence stakeholders through expertise and credibility
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex issues.
- Robust learning agility and willingness to embrace change.
- Customer-focused and committed to delivering business value.
- Takes ownership and proactively drives solutions.

📌 Master Data Expert (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sanofi
📍 Hyderabad