Ice Cream – SAP Master Data Expert Manufacturing & Material

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

ICE CREAM IS LOOKING FOR AN Ice Cream – SAP Master Data Expert Manufacturing & Material 

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam) – PREFERED, UKI (100 VE), India (Bangalore), Turkey (Umraniye)

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable SAP Master Data Expert, to serve as the Global Functional Data Owner for the Manufacturing & Material (primarily, Indirect Materials) master data domains during our SAP S4/HANA implementation. In this critical role, you will lead the transformation from current (“as-is”) to future (“to-be”) state, identifying and driving harmonization opportunities, standardizing data models, unifying process and technology, and overseeing data migration. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, integrity, and alignment with business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All responsibilities are centered around the Manufacturing & Material master data domains:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the respective domain(s), including but not limited to: data structure, data governance, data management, data cleansing, data migration etc.

• Own domain(s) end-to-end.

• Lead the design of the future global data model and data orchestration process.

• Document future data model and data orchestration process (incl. standard operating procedures), business and data quality rules, definitions and standards.

• Define and establish data governance policies.

• Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of the project to identify potential data harmonization opportunities.

• Steer data migration scope definition, transformation and enrichment.

• Direct data profiling & data cleansing activities.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business and external partners to ensure seamless data migration execution.

• Co-deliver the data migration workshops.

• Partner with regional SME (subject matter experts) to ensure adherence to global data model during deployment.

• Supervise conversion data documents and any other data migration artifacts.

• Oversee data validation and reconciliation processes as part of data migration cycles.

• Analyze relevant defects during test cycles and cutovers, translate them into actionable items (e.g. new or updated data transformation rules, data selection criteria, data enrichment etc.).

• Develop and conduct key user trainings.

• Proactively address any risks associated with data cleansing and migration.

• Provide regular reporting and status updates to stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress, milestones, and any potential issues or challenges. Foster open communication channels to facilitate transparency and collaboration.

This role will exist in its current form for 2.5- 3 years.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Proven experience (3-5 years) in master data management(respective domain), with a focus on data process, data governance and data migration within the large multinational CPG company, preferably in the context of SAP S4/HANA implementations.

• Experience in identifying and implementing data harmonization opportunities to drive process efficiency and standardization.

• Broad understanding of business process and associated data.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to data management and governance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, leveraging these tools to facilitate communication, collaboration, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across business and technical functions to achieve project milestones.

• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience with data cataloging, cleansing and migration tools and techniques, as well as metadata management principles.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to data migration.

• Strong track record of driving change and innovation, with the ability to think outside the box and embrace an agile and growth mindset.

• Result-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel globally to support market-specific requirements during design, build and deployment of the project.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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