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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Material Master Data Specialist (Data Management)
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About this Position
The Senior Material Master Data Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and availability of material master data that powers our operational and supply chain processes. As the team’s go‑to expert, this role helps the organization make well‑informed decisions by maintaining high-quality data standards and driving improvements that keep our systems efficient and reliable. You’ll be part of a collaborative data management team that works closely with cross-functional partners across the business. In this position, you’ll provide first-level support, contribute to continuous process enhancements, and help shape how material data is managed in our SAP landscape. This role offers the opportunity to lead key initiatives, strengthen end-to-end data accuracy, and support a culture of operational excellence. It’s a great fit for someone who thrives in a detail-driven, solutions-focused environment and enjoys making a measurable impact on business performance.What you´ll do
- Ensure accurate and timely creation, update, deletion, and reactivation of material master data across all relevant SAP views (purchasing, MRP, sales, storage, work scheduling, warehouse, and QM)
- Lead and execute material master data projects, including mass uploads, process improvements, and initiatives where you may serve as project lead
- Coordinate closely with stakeholders to gather required information, respond to queries, monitor workflows, and release announcements for newly activated materials
- Generate master data reports/downloads, execute change requests, and perform data clean-up activities to support business needs
- Serve as first-level support for the team, ensuring smooth issue resolution and guidance on material master processes
- Support the Team Lead in maintaining up-to-date process documentation and providing training to users and new colleagues
- Assist the Team Lead with administrative tasks such as overtime tracking, KPI reporting, utilization updates, and other assignments from the manager
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management or any related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in Master Data Management from a shared service industry; Background in Master data maintenance is an advantage
- Intermediate Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required
- Experience in technical reporting and analysis using Microsoft and Power BI as well as experience in using VBA Macros, SAP Scripting is required
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English; Must be a team player with good skills in time management, analysis, and had great attention to details
- Amenable to work on a night-shift schedule (9:00 PM to 6:00 AM) and report on a hybrid work set-up in Ayala Avenue, Makati
Some perks of joining Henkel
- A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- HMO healthcare coverage plan
- Provident Fund
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26091795
Job Locations: Philippines, National Capital Region, Makati
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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