Functional Consultant - Material Master

1. Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Engagement

• Engage with business users from Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to gather and document data requirements.
• Participate in Data Quality framework discussions with architecture and governance teams.
• Provide clear business input to BODS/LSMW teams to support accurate data loads and integrations.
• Monitor data quality rule exceptions, incorporate improvements, and secure timely stakeholder sign-offs.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in data standards, rules, and maintenance processes.

2. Data Quality Rules & Standards Definition

• Define, document, and enforce material master data quality rules aligned with business needs and compliance standards.
• Translate functional business rules into technical logic for implementation in data quality tools.
• Assist in rule development, testing, and validation, ensuring business understanding and approval of outputs.

3. Data Profiling, Cleansing & Monitoring

• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor data quality metrics and issues.
• Review profiling results for material master data to identify cleansing or enrichment needs.
• Support the execution of a robust Data Quality Framework including root cause analysis and improvement recommendations.
• Conduct pre- and post-validation checks during data cleansing initiatives.

4. Material Master Data Management (SAP)

• Manage creation, maintenance, and validation of SAP material master records (especially where BODS is not used).
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of material data across systems.
• Lead reviews of obsolete materials and define deactivation and governance processes.

5. Data Migration, Integration & Tool Support

• Collaborate with IT and functional teams on SAP data migration and enhancement initiatives.
• Translate business challenges into actionable technical solutions for better data quality and governance.
• Recommend enhancements to processes and tools supporting material master data governance and compliance.