Job Summary
This role focuses on managing and optimizing product information and material master data using SAP Material Master Data and MDG Material Master within a global enterprise environment. The specialist will ensure data accuracy consistency and compliance across systems to support reliable operations planning and reporting. The position is office based aligned to night shifts and enables stronger business decisions through trusted master data.
Responsibilities
Manage end to end material master data lifecycle in SAP systems using deep knowledge of material attributes and MDG processes to ensure accurate and consistent product information across the organization.Maintain and validate critical material master fields such as classification data plant specific details and procurement parameters to support smooth procurement manufacturing and logistics operations.Execute material master data creation change and extension requests in MDG Material Master while adhering to standardized workflows and approval rules to reduce data defects and rework.Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders in planning procurement manufacturing and finance to understand data requirements and translate them into precise and sustainable material master setups.Analyze data quality issues in material master records identify root causes and implement corrective actions and preventive controls that improve reliability of reporting and business decisions.Configure and apply material master governance rules in MDG including validations derivations and value help settings to enforce policy compliance and reduce manual interventions.Monitor daily data loads and interface jobs related to material master and product information promptly addressing failures and exceptions to avoid disruption to downstream business processes.Document standard operating procedures data standards and naming conventions for material master management to drive consistent adoption of best practices across the master data community.Support audits and compliance checks by preparing material master data reports demonstrating adherence to internal controls external regulations and industry quality expectations.Provide guidance and knowledge support to business users by explaining material master concepts required fields and correct usage which leads to fewer data errors and smoother request cycles.Partner with teams handling customer and material master domains where applicable to align reference data coding structures and hierarchies for integrated master data management.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in master data management by proposing enhancements to MDG workflows validation rules and monitoring dashboards that strengthen data governance.Work from office in dedicated night shift coverage to support global stakeholders ensuring timely resolution of material master issues and uninterrupted operations across regions.
Qualifications
Demonstrate strong hands on experience in SAP Material Master Data including configuration understanding and transactional maintenance over at least two years in an enterprise environment.Apply practical expertise in MDG Material Master with exposure to request workflows data models and governance rules to maintain high quality material records at scale.Utilize knowledge of customer and material master processes where available to support broader master data management initiatives that enhance end to end data consistency.Show solid understanding of general master data management concepts such as data quality metrics ownership governance and stewardship in support of companywide data strategy.Bring experience working in structured office based settings preferably with flexibility and discipline to operate effectively in night shifts supporting global stakeholders.Communicate clearly with business and technical teams through concise documentation and spoken interactions ensuring smooth clarification of material master requirements and issues.
Certifications Required
SAP Certified Application Associate in SAP Master Data Governance or equivalent master data management certification preferred.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
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