Global SAP Master Data Specialist

h3Hybrid working 2 to 3 days per week on-site /h3 h3EXPERIENCE /h3 pb3+ years working in an SAP environment (S/4HANA exposure preferred). /b /p h3EDUCATION /h3 pbBachelor's degree in IT, Business or Engineering. /b /p h3LANGUAGE /h3 pbEnglish essential; Dutch, French or Italian an advantage. /b /p h3START DATE /h3 pbASAP according to candidate notice period and availability /b /p h3About the Opportunity /h3 pRecruit121 is recruiting on a confidential basis for a global manufacturer undertaking a major SAP S/4HANA transformation, replacing a landscape of legacy ERP systems across its international business units. /p pAs part of this programme, a new, centrally managed global Master Data competence team is being built to own master data quality and governance across the group going forward. /p pThis is a genuine centre-of-excellence role rather than a single-site support position: you will work across business units at different stages of the S/4HANA journey, supporting those already live while preparing master data for those still to migrate. /p pA legacy AS400 system remains in use by one business unit until it transitions onto SAP, and some exposure to this will form part of the role in the interim. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul libBusiness-as-usual master data support: /bcreating and maintaining master data (business partners, materials, bills of material and routings) for business units already live on S/4HANA, within agreed service levels, and validating the impact of changes before they are executed. /li libMigration support for future rollouts: /bmapping master data rules from legacy ERP systems to S/4HANA ahead of each business unit's go-live, and ensuring master data is complete, qualified and ready in good time to support a smooth cutover. /li libProcess and configuration support: /bcontributing to Variant Configuration (VC) setup and maintenance, which sits within the Master Data team's remit
- training will be provided to the right candidate. /li libContinuous improvement: /bsupporting the ongoing development of master data processes, standards and governance as the programme matures. /li /ul h3What You'll Bring
- NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS /h3 pbMust already be based in Hamme (Belgium) or Verona (Italy)
- no relocation offered. /b /p pbMust hold the right to work in the relevant location without sponsorship. /b /p pbAt least 3 years' hands-on SAP master data experience. /b /p pWe're looking for strong master data talent from an SAP environment. You will typically have: /p ul liA bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Engineering or a related discipline. /li liAt least 3 years' experience working within an SAP environment; exposure to S/4HANA is preferred. /li liExperience with master data across business partners, materials, PP/DS, EWM settings, or bills of material
- gained in a discrete manufacturing or multi-site international environment is an advantage. /li liPrior involvement in an international SAP implementation or rollout project is a plus. /li liFluent English; working knowledge of Dutch, French or Italian is an advantage given the team's footprint. /li liFamiliarity with SAP data migration tools
- Migration Cockpit, LTMOM, LSMW or mass-update apps
- is highly desirable. /li liHands-on experience configuring SAP S/4HANA Variant Configuration is a strong plus, though not essential. /li liWorking knowledge of SQL is an advantage. /li /ul h3About Our Client /h3 pOur client is a well-established, international manufacturing group with multiple production sites across Europe. The business is mid-way through a multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation programme, rolling out in phases across its business units, and is building out a permanent, centrally managed team to support master data across the group long term. /p