Freelance SAP Master Data Manager

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Job Title: SAP Master Data- (Freelance , French Speaker)Location: Verviers, BelgiumContract: 7 Months Contact (Hybrid)Hours: 40H P/WHourly Rate: €95i-pharm consulting, in collaboration with a global pharmaceutical company, is seeking a talented and experienced SAP Master Data Manager to lead the data management team at our Verviers site. As the SAP Master Data Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with best practices in master data management. Join our esteemed organization and contribute to our mission of enabling treatments that prevent illness, support healthier lifestyles, and optimize scientific innovation and manufacturing technology.Responsibilities

• Lead the ERP Process/Data Management Team in the creation and maintenance of part codes in SAP (MM, WM, QM, FICO, etc.).
• Oversee the creation and modification of BOMs, Recipes, Resources, and other identified data elements.
• Ensure that SOPs related to new part set-up, BOMs, and recipes are up to date and compliant with established guidelines.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders across the Verviers site, serving as the main point of contact to provide guidance and recommendations.
• Work across the Bioscience network to align and support best practices for master data management.
• Act as the Verviers coordinator for global ERP master data issues, projects, and changes within the Lonza organization.
• Manage Master Data projects in coordination with stakeholders, ensuring the timely achievement of milestones based on GSC’s project guidelines.
• Monitor and enforce data management policies by reviewing standard KPIs and metrics.
• Maintain data quality and accuracy through comprehensive analysis, validation, and auditing procedures.
• Collaborate with Data Analytics to measure operational performance (PvA) and adjust process data (recipes, BOMs) accordingly within the SAP system during periodic reviews.
• Mentor the team on global strategies and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Data Management, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management (preferred).
• Fluent in English and French.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP ECC and/or S4 HANA.
• Extensive experience in SC Operations.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of SAP Master Data experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years leading a team.
• Proven ability to design business processes managing data throughout the lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of data management best practices to ensure accuracy, security, and timeliness.
• Ability to influence both Supply Chain and functional leaders to support supply planning and site manufacturing strategy recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of defining metrics (KPIs) and identifying issues through root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP ECC, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with S4 HANA and IBP is a plus.
• Ability to utilize Business Intelligence systems to extract data and generate reports.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the EU without restriction or sponsorship to be considered for this role.If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity or similar positions, please contact Lia Hamidein at lhamidein@i-pharmconsulting.com or call +44 (0)20 7551 0729.