Master Data Manager

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WHO ARE WE?

Iconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high end professional hair styling tools and the UK's number one recommended styling brand. Loved by stylists and consumers, loved by press, and loved by the people that work for the brand!

Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd combines cutting edge technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. ghd tools deliver "safer for hair" heat styling that have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally.

Renowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day!

LOCATION

This role will be based in our Leeds office, and we offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• To lead the businesses Master Data function ensuring that all master data related processes/activities are adhered to, managed effectively, and delivered to the most accurate and highest standards.
• Act as the business process expert in relation to MSD 365 master data, Arena PLM and wider interrelated systems. Drive a state of continual improvement throughout the master data function and to wider teams.
• Lead a team of Master Data Specialists, ensuring they are supported, developed, and have all the resources required to enable them to perform their responsibilities in line with expectations.
• Develop, maintain and continually improvement the ghdhair management system, whilst leading the analytical function within the wider project management team.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main point of contact for any critical master data queries or issues to ensure they are dealt with effectively and efficiency by the correct stakeholders
• Develop an accurate and reliable set of processes and requirements which encompass all master data and interrelated activities for example Master Data Tracking System
• Create a set of toolkits which will aid in the delivery of the processes and ensure the wider teams have visibility throughout e.g. Master data tracking system.
• Train, empower and guide the team to ensure that they are competent and can provide the expert delivery expected.
• Manage the coordination and ownership of master data activities across separate departments. Liaising with the Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement Functions, Parent Company and Global Markets throughout the process.
• Update the critical business master data tracker weekly, to ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate and reliable source of tracking throughout the processes.
• Report on and develop a set of KPIs and SLAs that can be established and enforced within the master data team.
• Reporting within Power BI, tracking within Excel and process delivery utilising the Form, Planner, Automate and Teams functions.
• Administer and manage the backend Arena PLM system, ensuring that the full range of capabilities are used across the business and are understood by the key users.
• Lead third party supplier training on the PLM system, onboarding them to the functionality and working with them to make processes and system improvements to benefit both sides.
• Act as a Procurement Support Function, ensuring adherence to vendor onboarding process, including uploading of correct documents and purchase pricing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics 365,
• Knowledge of Arena PLM and GS1 would be desirable.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Experience of working with Master Data and ERP Systems
• Understanding and experience managing a QMS would be desirable.
• Experience of tracking and analysing data.
• Detail oriented, analytical, and inquisitive.
• Organised and Versatile.

VALUES

We at ghd are proudly committed to our Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live our Values.

• Collaborative - We work together to create the extraordinary.
• Creative - We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business.
• Courageous - We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future.
• Connected - We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first.

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