BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. For our division Business Developement & Transformation,at our location in Cologne we are looking for a (Senior) Global Master Data Manager (m/f/d) YOUR SHOES TO FILL: Support the design and establishment of a companywide master data framework: master data governance, organization, processes, systems & tools. Work closely with business stakeholders to coordinate and document master data needs & to create suitable end-to-end concepts / data models. Understand business relevance of existing & new data requirements and ensure proper implementation across systems (such as SAP, PIM, PLM Tool). Solve operational issues by analysing the root causes and implementing solutions based on the master data framework. Steer and facilitate solutions in case of conflicting interest between business functions (e.g. unclear definitions, responsibilities, use of attributes etc.). Define data standards and KPI`s to secure a high data quality across related functions and systems. Create data reports and conduct master data audits on a regular basis. YOUR WALK OF LIFE: Completed commercial or IT related degree and work experience related to master data management from a conceptual point of view. Know-how in MDM tools, SAP (S4 Hana), MS Office and experienced with tools for data analysis, such as Power BI, BW etc. Know-how in Process Mapping methodology & tools. Excellent networking and communication skills. Passion for data and numbers and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. Fluent command of English, German is an advantage. Incidental willingness to travel. THE BENEFITS AHEAD: BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast-growing, global company: a dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations! If you have any further questions, please contact Bianca Buschinger.
