Manager, Material Master Data

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

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About Kenvue:

Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage, our iconic brands, including Aveeno®, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, and Neutrogena® are science-backed and recommended by healthcare professionals around the world. At Kenvue, we believe in the extraordinary power of everyday care and our teams work every day to put that power in consumers’ hands and earn a place in their hearts and homes.

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Manager, Material Master Data

This position reports into the Director, Data Management and is based in Bangalore, India.

What You Will Do:

As Manager, Material Master Data you will be responsible for oversight and execution of day-to-day operations of Material Master Data Governance on a global scale. You will design and manage data workflows, as well as drive robust data quality and compliance with internal and external data regulations, policies, and procedures (GXP, SOX etc). Your work will play a key role in supporting the Kenvue Operations organization and Digital Transformation Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Material Master Data Management strategy and governance framework
• Ensure compliance with data quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement Material master data governance policies and procedures
• Lead the standardization of Material Master Data Management processes identifying opportunities for process enhancements and optimization
• Collaboratively lead discussions with supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, finance and other teams to drive alignment and define data and process requirements
• Facilitate continuous improvement of existing data design, process, and templates to deliver better business outcomes by collaborating with Functions, Regions and key stakeholders
• Develop and implement improvements to processes and technologies; drive adoption across the organization
• Own documentation for area of responsibility, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other relevant documents
• Support the deployments of Material Master Data transformation projects across IT and business functions
• Ensure integration across systems / platforms and lead data cleansing, creation, conversion and validation as required
• Monitor and improve data quality metrics, identifying and resolving inconsistencies
• Lead operational and governance meetings with internal teams and various stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain Functions, Tech & Data partners, External Third Parties, etc.)
• Engage with business partners on tactical execution
• Serve as point of escalation for both internal and external team members, new product launches, and audit/compliance activities

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s degree in business, IT, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 8 – 10 years of business experience
• At least 5 years of data management experience in the context of large ERP platforms focused on Material Master Data and Bill of Material data
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of leading data-driven initiatives
• Ability to drive data governance, quality, and compliance initiatives
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated experience embedding a culture of harmonization, process improvement, and value creation across functions, departments, and/or regions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships and influence diverse stakeholders in support of expected outcomes
• Flexibility to collaborate across global business units and time zones

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with SAP S4 Hana and/or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is preferred
• Demonstrated experience implementing and/or managing global ERP systems is preferred
• Experience working in or leading global, geographically dispersed teams is preferred
• Experience working across supply chain, manufacturing, and finance processes is preferred
• Experience working within Consumer-Packaged Goods sector is preferred

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.