- Hybrid / Master Data Management / Global Fashion Brand -
A global Japanese fashion brand is currently recruiting a Master Data Specialist to support the establishment and ongoing management of its independent master data capability in Europe.
The role will take hands-on ownership of master data across the end-to-end flow from Centric 8 through Informatica to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accurate data for purchasing, sales, logistics, e-commerce, invoicing, and reporting.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on SAP master data and MDM experience, ideally within retail or fashion, together with experience in Informatica, end-to-end data flows, and master data governance.
(Ref: HY47660 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
• Own and manage master data operations across Customer, Vendor, Article/Material, Pricing, Product/Assortment, Employee/HR, and Compliance domains
• Manage the end-to-end data flow from Centric 8 through Informatica and SAP S/4HANA to downstream systems including WMS, Magento, marketplaces, and regional systems
• Maintain article, product, pricing, business partner, and organisational master data, ensuring accuracy and business continuity
• Manage compliance-related master data including HS/commodity codes, product composition, packaging, weight and volume, and EPR data
• Maintain data integrations, investigate data quality issues, and coordinate resolution with internal teams and technology partners
• Establish and maintain master data governance, authorisation controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements
• Support knowledge transfer, transition activities, SIT/UAT, cutover, and Day 1 readiness
• Progressively establish the enduring in-house master data capability while coordinating with business functions and global teams

Ideal Candidate
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on SAP master data / MDM experience
• Strong experience with Informatica and end-to-end data flows involving SAP S/4HANA
• Practical knowledge of pricing master data, HS/commodity codes, product dimensions, and EPR
• Strong understanding of master data governance, controls, and data quality
• Retail or fashion industry experience is highly advantageous
• Experience with ERP separation, carve-outs, or TSA arrangements is advantageous
• Meticulous, proactive, and able to communicate technical data topics clearly to business stakeholders

Conditions
• Location: London, UK or Hoofddorp, Netherlands
• Working Style: hybrid
• Salary: £50-60K
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Start: ASAP

*All applicants for the IT Network & Security Senior Specialist position must have the right to work in the relevant country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.