Job Title: Master Data
Specialist
Salary Range: CAD$79,000 – CAD$99,000
Working Type: On-Site
PURPOSE OF ROLE
A Master Data Specialist ensures the
accuracy, consistency, and integrity of an organisation’s core data
(e.g.,customer, product, supplier info) across all systems, creating a
"single source of truth." They develop data governance policies, lead
data cleansing, and manage cross-functional data initiatives to support
informed business decisions and operational efficiency.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities
Data Governance: Define and enforce policies for data creation, updates,
and deletion to ensure data integrity.
Responsible for collecting data required from the different departments
(e.g new product development)
ERP Operations: Manage day-to-day maintenance of master data
domains (products, customers, BOMs, vendor info).
Data Quality: Ensures that all Master Data of the different systems (e.g.
EF4, Quintiq, Line Control, FoodsConnected and Agito) is aligned and up-
to-date
Data Quality Assurance: Monitor metrics, perform cleansing, and
implement validation rules.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, operations, and
business units to align data practices with system requirements.
Process Improvement: Lead data migration, integration, and system
upgrade projects.
Tasks
Collect data for customers, vendors and materials
Enter all collected data in ERP system as required
Coordinate collection of data from different departments
Improve the data collection process within the plant
Help different departments understand what the data does in the system
and why it is needed
Be the key person within the business for all data related questions
Conduct data cleaning to rid the system of old, unused data, or duplicate
data for better management and quicker access
Research, coordinate and install software releases and database
integration
For Finance, creation and maintenance of General Ledger accounts, Cost Centre departments in accordance with Group policy.
KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Technical ERP Expertise
High proficiency in systems like SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle
Data Management Knowledge: Experience in data
governance, data cleansing, and data stewardship
Analytical Thinking: Strong attention to detail and
Ability to identify data anomalies
Communication: Ability to train team and communicate technical data issues to stakeholders.
WOULD SUIT SOMEONE WHO
Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Flexible attitude
Strong drive and decision-making skills to get things done
Work well under pressure and with deadlines · Good communication skills to communicate with customers, team members, external data providers, and management
Capability