SAP/IT Head of Supply Chain Master Data Governance (100%)

Industry: Life sciences
Number of employees: approx. 1000 - 1500
Reference number: W3X4XR4W

Key Facts: MDG & MDM, Supply Chain Processes, Leadership, Data Transformations, Change-Management, international operating, in Opfikon/home office.

Main tasks:

• Own and develop the Global Material Master Data Governance Framework within Supply Chain
• Establish and lead a Center of Excellence and a Governance Council to guide MDM strategy and execution
• Drive alignment across ERP systems (SAP, JDE) and integrate material master data beyond ERP landscapes
• Define master data hierarchies to support global reporting across legacy systems (product and regional hierarchies)
• Lead the implementation and optimization of MDM tools, particularly SAP MDG
• Establish, monitor, and enhance data quality metrics and KPIs to embed continuous improvement practices
• Provide training, documentation (SOPs), and contribute to capability building initiatives (e.g., Supply Chain Academy)
• Define the digital roadmap for MDM, including workflow optimization and support structures
• Act as a key influencer within a matrixed, multicultural environment, engaging senior leaders, business peers, and IT stakeholders

Your qualifications:

• Proven expertise in Master Data Management (MDM) processes, including governance structures, data quality frameworks, and SOPs within global supply chain environments
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and ability to connect material master data governance with planning, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing operations
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, incl. SAP MDG; JDE), covering system integration, data workflows, and change management
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex data transformations, ERP harmonization, digital tool rollouts, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement
• Competence in defining and tracking data quality KPIs and embedding continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across matrixed and multicultural environments (including IT, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial)
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing industries is highly desirable
• Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent in Supply Chain / Data Governance are preferred
• Languages: Fluent English (German is an advantage)
  
  
  

The salary range will be communicated confidentially.

If you have any questions, please contact us at any time on +41 55 299 58 58 or recruiting@ffiadvisory.ch. We will be happy to help you!