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Job Advert – Master Data Specialist (SAP)
📍 Location: United Kingdom
💼 Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time
💰 Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
⏱️ Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role
We are seeking a Master Data Specialist to take responsibility for the timely and accurate creation and ongoing maintenance of UK master data in SAP. This role is critical in supporting Operations, Logistics, Commercial, and Finance functions, ensuring data is current, complete, and compliant. Accurate master data underpins the smooth and efficient operation of systems, processes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage UK SKU setup and maintenance, including Bills of Materials, Routings, and SAP fields.

Ensure master data integrity across Engineering Change Requests and soft Bill of Material changes.

Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and operational teams to support data accuracy.

Maintain UK unit cost prices, run costings, investigate system flags, and analyse/report on mass costing runs.

Oversee master data at SKU, customer, and vendor levels.

Develop and deliver reporting to support business decision-making.

Support product lifecycle management, ensuring SKU lifecycle stages are accurately reflected.

Collaborate with central teams on group-wide master data projects and initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience using SAP.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Advantageous: experience within a manufacturing environment.

Inquisitive and detail-oriented, with the ability to challenge and validate data.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across functions.

Organised, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

A collaborative team player with a flexible, proactive attitude.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is technically minded, enjoys working with data, and wants to play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence. You’ll be joining a supportive team environment where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued.

👉 If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Master Data Specialist, apply today through Pertemps

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