Material Planner and Master Data Steward (German speaker)
Location: Katowice, Poland
Hybrid
About the position
The Material Planner & Master Data Steward is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production through effective planning of raw and packaging materials, while also maintaining high-quality master data in SAP S/4HANA. This hybrid role combines operational material planning with master data governance, supporting daily factory needs, new product introductions, and continuous improvement of data and supply processes.
You will:
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of raw and packaging materials to support smooth factory operations.
- Maintain high-quality master data that supports key business processes.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (Factories, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, T&I, Warehouse, Finance) and external suppliers and master data teams across factories.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within material planning and master data governance.
Material Planning
- Develop and maintain supply plans for raw and packaging materials according to factory requirements.
- Manage daily call-offs with suppliers and coordinate delivery schedules with factories.
- Coordinate daily transport activities with the Logistics Team.
- Act as the main point of contact for day-to-day operational material issues.
- Ensure appropriate stock levels and prevent material shortages.
- Oversee obsoletes management, including organizing returns and improving related processes.
- Verify contract positions and ensure compliance.
- Maintain accurate data in SAP and IBP systems for planning purposes.
Master Data Management
- Create, update, and monitor master data in SAP S/4HANA to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Process, validate, and archive requests for new master data records.
- Conduct periodic reviews of master data and initiate corrections when needed.
- Prepare reports and dashboards to monitor data completeness and correctness.
- Coordinate master data processes with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in new product introduction (NPI) projects and related cross-functional meetings.
- Ensure adherence to internal data governance policies and safety regulations.
So what does it take to be successful in this role?
You have a university degree in logistics, economics, or a related field, and at least one year of experience in supply chain, logistics, or master data management. You are experienced with SAP, with SAP S/4HANA experience considered a strong advantage. You are fluent in English and have very good written and spoken German skills. You possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a high attention to detail and the capacity to work effectively under time pressure. You are a team player with excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office and Excel. Experience in a manufacturing environment is an additional advantage.
What’s Next?
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