Master Data Manager

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To provide vision and expertise on the enterprise information model and data architecture and all corresponding data models throughout the Business in support of enterprise integration, solutions architecture, enterprise reporting and Business Intelligence initiatives, with a clear line of sight towards achieving the business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of master data (material, customer, vendor, general ledger, pricing) across SAP and other business systems.
• Manage the Business master data model to accurately reflect the organisation’s operational and strategic requirements.
• Facilitate the creation, validation, approval, and maintenance of master data records in collaboration with relevant business functions.
• Coordinate with user functions to ensure completeness, correctness, and consistency of master data requests.
• Manage all data interfaces and mass uploads related to new business take-on, process changes, and system implementations.
• Monitor and control data redundancy (e.g. duplicate records) using system algorithms and regular manual audits.
• Implement controls to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and alignment across systems through continuous data quality reviews.
• Conduct quarterly data integrity tests and lead initiatives to improve data cleanliness, comprehensiveness, and usability.
• Drive timely communication of changes to master data structures, standards, and processes to all stakeholders.
• Engage with key business stakeholders to align master data with business performance needs and ensure high data integrity.
• Collaborate with IT and business functions to develop and maintain reporting tools that support data quality management and auditing.
• Ensure SLA (Service Level Agreement) compliance and address service issues with appropriate stakeholders.

Data Standards Establishment and Ownership

Reporting

Innovation & Transformation

Duplicate detection and automated cleansing;

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Technical Expertise

Staff Management

KPI’s

Key Relationships

Internal

External

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Leadership Standards

Knowledge

Skills

Attributes

Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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