Master Data Administrator

We are looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Master Data Administrator to join our Master Data Management team. In this role, you will serve as a frontline gatekeeper of our core MGE item master data. You will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and auditing master data records across our enterprise systems (QAD) while ensuring strict adherence to data governance policies. If you thrive on bringing order to complexity, spotting inconsistencies before they become problems, and collaborating across teams to streamline processes, forms and workflows, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities

Process Requests: Create, update, and deactivate master data records within agreed SLAs; Ensure Data Accuracy: Perform initial validation checks to ensure complete, compliant, and standardized input; Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve data-related transactional errors, system failures, and user inquiries in a timely manner; Enforce Standards: Ensure all master data processes strictly comply with internal Data Governance policies, naming conventions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Data Cleansing & Auditing: Conduct regular audits, routine data profiling, and deduplication exercises to maintain high data quality standards; Documentation: Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for master data entry guidelines, workflows, and business rules; Cross-Functional Support: Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and IT to align data needs with business requirements; Process Optimization: Identify recurring data bottlenecks or manual tasks and suggest opportunities for automation or workflow improvements; Project Support: Assist in data mapping, migration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) during system upgrades or integration projects

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in master data management, data administration, business operations, or a related data stewardship role; Hands-on experience with major ERP or enterprise systems (preferably QAD or Oracle, SAP); Intermediate to advanced Google Workspace skills; Exceptional accuracy and consistency when managing high volumes of alphanumeric data; Strong cultural empathy and team player attitude; Strong problem-solving ability to trace data discrepancies back to their root cause; Clear written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to explain data standards to non-technical business users; Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent of hands-on working experience

Nice to have

Experience with dedicated MDM tools (e.g., Informatica, Stibo Systems, Profisee, or SAP Master Data Governance); Basic knowledge of SQL for querying databases; Familiarity with Data Governance frameworks and data lifecycle management; Apps Script and Appsheet; French, German or Dutch

Benefits

Gross benefit for supplemental package of mandatory health insurance; Access to Lyra confidential Employee Assistance Program; Free health check every 4 years and free fruit on-site; Mandatory participation in Avery Dennison Pension Fund with employer paying 2/3 of premium; Holiday allowance and year-end allowance; Annual Leave starting at 24 days increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated); 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off; Birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law with fully paid partner leave; Flexible working hours and hybrid work options; Free enclosed parking or commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport; €500 annual individual training budget, internal training/mentoring programs, and budget for hardware when working from home