Master Data Specialist at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    
Functional Capabilities:

• Master Data Management: Deep understanding of the data structures and fields required for material, production, and supply chain planning.
• Data Governance: Ability to establish, enforce, and audit data standards, validation rules, and control mechanisms.
• Planning System Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of how master data drives system behavior in tools Analytical & Problem Solving: Ability to identify data-related issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Effectively liaise across planning, manufacturing, procurement, and IT teams to maintain data integrity.
• Change & Impact Awareness: Understand how data changes affect planning outputs and downstream supply chain activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Key Outcomes:

Master Data Creation & Maintenance:

• Manage and maintain master data records related to materials, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, production versions, suppliers, plants, storage locations, and planning parameters.
• Execute accurate data entries, updates, deletions, and extensions in ERP and APS systems according to defined business rules.
• Perform periodic reviews and audits of master data for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with planning requirements.

Data Governance & Standardization:

• Implement and uphold standard operating procedures for master data creation and approval workflows.
• Work with the Process and Systems Manager to ensure adherence to global and local data governance standards.
• Define data dictionaries, naming conventions, and validation rules to ensure consistency.

Planning System Enablement:

• Support the integration of accurate and complete master data into planning tools to enable materials, production, and deployment planning.
• Ensure that system attributes required for planning (lead times, minimum order quantities, production calendars, etc.) are accurately populated and kept up to date.
• Collaborate with the Planning Systems and Process Specialist to test and validate system functionality reliant on master data.

Data Quality Assurance:

• Monitor key data quality metrics and implement corrective actions to address gaps or inconsistencies.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring data issues impacting planning cycles or system performance.
• Develop and maintain tools, reports, or dashboards to track and report on master data health.

Stakeholder Engagement & Support:

• Act as the first point of contact for planning-related master data issues raised by internal stakeholders.
• Educate users on master data processes and changes that impact planning execution.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to resolve integration, interface, or data mapping issues.

KBI:

• Master Data Accuracy (% of clean records)
• Data Turnaround Time (e.g., creation/updates)
• Data Compliance Rate (against standards/rules)
• Planning Error Incidents due to Data Issues
• % of NPDs or transitions with accurate data at launch
• Frequency and resolution rate of data discrepancies

Skills, Experience & Education    

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Certification or training in Master Data Management or SAP/ERP systems (advantageous)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or planning master data management within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Experience working with relevant tools and systems
• Exposure to system implementations, data migration, or planning transformation initiatives is preferred
• Familiarity with NPD and product lifecycle processes

Skills

• Proficiency in planning tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong data analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of data management tools and principles Basic understanding of supply chain planning processes (MRP, MPS, DRP)

Deadline:28th April,2026