Master Data Manager

Hybrid Working /Linthwaite, Huddersfield

About the Company:

Thornton & Ross are one of the UK's fastest-growing, leading producers of household pharmaceutical products & own some of the country's most loved brands such as Covonia®, Hedrin®, Cetraben® as well as the leading disinfectant Zoflora®.  Many people in the UK will have a product from Thornton & Ross somewhere at home. We are also a trusted & reliable provider of prescription products, including emollients, bone health products & generics to the NHS with 100 years’ heritage behind us

We are part of the STADA group. STADA Arzneimittel AG is a German Stock Corporation with headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany. STADA focuses on a two-pillar strategy consisting of generics, including specialty pharmaceuticals & non-prescription consumer health products.  Worldwide, STADA Arzneimittel AG sells its products in approximately 120 countries

Like all success stories, our company history started with a great idea. In 1895, a group of pharmacists had a common objective: The standardised production of medicinal products to ensure an effective and reasonable provision of healthcare. This was the beginning of STADA’s impressive development. We are now a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. With a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies, we continue to be a reliable and trustworthy partner. We help people regain and protect a dignified and able life. As STADA, we fundamentally care for people’s health as a trusted partner.

If you are ready for new challenges where you can make a difference to people’s health, you have come to the right place. We are looking for people with a great attitude and passion, who care about making a difference in the world.

About the Role:

As UK Master Data Manager, your role is a strategic position reporting into the In-House UK Supply Chain Head. This role will shape, drive & lead to support our ambitious plans for the digital transformation & management of our master data governance (MDG).

In your role, you will assume a pivotal position in driving the success of several crucial projects that are integral to our organisation's growth and operational excellence. These projects include MRP2 (Manufacturing Resource Planning), NPIP (New Product Introduction Process), STEP up to SAP, Maestro (Global Master Data Transformation), 1P! (Global Portfolio Management Solution), and the S/4 HANA Migration.

Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring the effective execution and achievement of milestones in these initiatives, ultimately leading our organisation towards enhanced efficiency, innovation, and strategic transformation. Your expertise and leadership will play a critical role in shaping the future success of these projects and, by extension, the overall success of our organisation.

The UK TechOps Master Data role is vital in assisting the business to achieve success, with responsibility for defining the MDG and framework for our future master data solution, taking into consideration our current and future ERP landscape, with the aim of reframing and harmonising the master data processes.

You will comply with all Health & Safety requirements and other SOP’s relevant to the role.

About You:

At STADA we talk about diversity as Uniqueness. Everyone is unique and we recognise our differences as a strength. Our values Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Agility and One STADA ensure our uniqueness thrives, enabling us to care for people’s health as a trusted partner. Empower your Uniqueness, bring your whole self to STADA. If you’re keen to add value and see results, thrive in a busy fast paced environment and have the can-do spirit that’s spearheading our success, bring those qualities, with the following:

• Strong experience in SAP Master Data Management (SAP MDG preferred) as a User or IT admin role.
• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant area e.g., business administration
• Experience in SAP MDG or other MDG solutions
• Experience in SAP Master Data Processes
• Good understanding of architectural options for Master Data systems
• A positive & pragmatic leader who has experience in a Business Application Management delivery role, (with a high focus in SAP ECC6 / ERP & digitalisation)
• A strong leader capable of managing multiple teams & cross functional teams within a GxP Manufacturing environment

What’s in it for you?

Rewarding our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:

• Competitive base salary
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave.
• Generous Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Car Allowance
• Private Health cover
• Hybrid working options

This role is subject to background and reference checking. The findings of these checks may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.