Director Master Data and Systems

ppbDirector Master Data and Systems /b /p pLocationb: Bornem (Belgium) or Colmar (France) or Greenwood (US) or Rewari/ Gurugram (India) or Puebla (Mexico) /b /p pThe bDirector, Master Data and Systems /b is responsible for defining and executing the global Master Data strategy for CHI Supply Chain, ensuring high-quality, standardized, and governed data that enables operational excellence, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. /p pAs the functional leader for Master Data, Analytics, Governance, and Systems within Supply Chain, the role establishes the long‑term vision, operating model, governance framework, and capabilities required to support business growth and evolving customer needs. /p pThe position drives the transformation of data management practices by identifying capability gaps, prioritizing strategic initiatives, and delivering sustainable solutions that enhance supply chain performance and business outcomes. Working closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and IT leaders, the position translates business requirements into scalable data and system solutions, drives adoption of global standards, and embeds a culture of data ownership, governance, and continuous improvement. A critical component of the role is ensuring operational readiness as the business moves into a standalone environment, including system implementations, carve‑outs, acquisitions, and operating model changes. The position is accountable for establishing independent Master Data, Analytics, and Systems capabilities that enable a successful transition to a standalone shared services operating model while ensuring uninterrupted business continuity. /p h3bWhatyouwillget: /b /h3 ul liAn agile career and dynamic working culture /li liCompensation programs that recognize high performance /li liA variety of benefits dependent on role and location /li liProvide enterprise design authority for SAP Master Data structures, standards, governance processes, and data architecture decisions to ensure alignment with business strategy, reporting requirements, and operational excellence. /li /ul h3bData Quality, Lifecycle Management and change management /b /h3 ul liDevelop and maintain analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting to provide transparency on data quality, governance compliance, operational effectiveness and business risk. /li liMonitor and execute on the change request process regarding global master data objects /li /ul h3bOrganizational Build-Out Shared Services Transformation /b /h3 ul liDesign, build, and operationalize a standalone global Master Data and Service organization capable of supporting all CHI Business Units independently. /li liDefine the target operating model, organizational structure, service delivery framework, and resource strategy required to support standalone readiness and long‑term operational sustainability. /li liLead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to establish a high‑performing global organization with the appropriate mix of internal and external resources. /li liDrive knowledge transfer and transition activities from incumbent organizations and service providers to ensure business continuity and minimize operational risk. /li liEstablish and manage Shared Service Center operating principles, service catalogs, SLAs, KPIs, escalation mechanisms, and governance processes with CHI Business Units. /li liDefine global service coverage models,

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, time‑zone strategies, and support structures to ensure effective service delivery across all regions. /li liDevelop training, competency, and succession frameworks to build sustainable organizational capability and reduce dependency on legacy support structures. /li liEnsure successful cutover readiness into a standalone company and execution for all Master Data, Analytics, Governance, SAP roles and finance applications, while achieving full operational independence within agreed transition timelines. /li liLead audit and assessment programs to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities. /li liDrive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and ways of working. /li liEnsure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. /li liLead the Master Data organization and associated external service providers. /li liBuild talent, capabilities, and a culture of data‑driven decision‑making. /li liEnsure alignment of priorities, resources, and performance across the global team. /li /ul h3bWhat we are looking for: /b /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Management, or a related field. /li li10+ years of relevant experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance and Supply Chain. /li liDeep technical/functional experience with SAP Master Data structures, data architecture, and ERP implementations. /li liDemonstrated expertise in defining