Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- BI
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Temporary employment
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will govern global master data standards and processes, optimize data quality through automated checks, and support seamless integration during the S/4HANA transformation.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- KWS Berlin GmbH is looking for a Global Key User - Master Data (GKU MD) (m/f/d) with a focus on data governance to join an international MD team responsible for the full global master data scope of KWS Group.
- As the Global Key User, you will play a key role in governing, standardizing, and continuously improving master data processes across the organization, supporting global operations, production, and supply chain excellence.
- You will act as a system expert, driving digitalization, automation, and best-in-market data governance practices.
- This is a full-time position initially limited to 2 years and based in Berlin.
- Your Tasks: Govern global master data standards and processes, ensuring alignment with best-in-market practices, compliance requirements, and scalable digital governance principles.
- Act as a GBO Key User and system expert for major master data domains (Vendor, Customer, Material, Production) in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
- Ensure high-quality, compliant master data through automated checks, digital workflows, and robust governance across systems and interfaces.
- Lead end-to-end master data lifecycle management (creation, changes, harmonization), embedding automation and digital solutions for efficiency and standardization.
- Collaborate closely with IT and business teams to ensure seamless system integrations, source-of-truth concepts, and future-proof data structures during the S/4HANA transformation.
- Define and monitor data quality KPIs, implement automated controls, and maintain documentation aligned with audit requirements and industry-leading standards.
- Map end-to-end master data processes, including risk and control points, ensuring adherence to internal controls and global governance policies.
- Act as an escalation point for complex governance topics, balancing technical constraints with business needs.
- Create and maintain governance guidelines, process documentation, and training materials reflecting best-in-class practices.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Academic degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Information Management, or a related field.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in governance frameworks, data quality management, and risk & control environments.
- Deep understanding of master data dependencies and cross-functional impact on global business processes.
- Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to enforce governance standards globally.
- Solid hands-on knowledge of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA master data, including integrations, interfaces, and data flows in complex landscapes.
- Ability to analyze, structure, and visualize data and process flows effectively.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on digitalization and automation opportunities.
- High level of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in complex environments.
- Fluent in English. German or another European language is an advantage.
Experience
- Professional experience within global, multi-entity organizations with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Extensive experience in global process governance and Master Data Management.
- Experience in agriculture, production, manufacturing, or supply-chain-driven environments is a strong advantage.
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What we offer
- We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience.
- Interesting and challenging tasks and projects.
- As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision, and independence; this culture is actively practiced and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one.
- The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large, stable company with the passion of a start-up.
- Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces.
- We offer 30 days of holiday, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, a company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket.
- True to our motto 'Make yourself grow', we support the professional and personal development of our employees.
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KWS Group
KWS has been run independently as a family-owned company for more than 165 years. The company focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of corn, sugarbeet, cereal, vegetable, rapeseed and sunflower seed.
Description
- Founding year
- 1856
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Agriculture, Silviculture