Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial trucks and a provider of services and solutions for intralogistics. With a sales and service network in more than 100 countries, Linde is represented in all major regions of the world. As part of the KION Group, we operate in a strong international brand alliance between Linde Material Handling, STILL and Baoli. Convince yourself of a cross-brand activity with us!

What we offer:

As a Master Data Manager - Material (m/f/d) for Sales & Service at KION ITS EMEA level, you will be part of an unbeatable team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of our Group Data Management Organization at EMEA level and supporting future data related projects as the custodian for material and material-related data objects from the EMEA perspective, with the responsibility to set standards, rules and guidelines and enforce data quality and robust data governance in line with KION standards.

In addition, you will be the part of a current group-wide Business Transformation project (focused on SAP S/4HANA implementation with interfaces to other systems like Salesforce, etc., together with business processes harmonization and standardization), where you will be responsible for setting up the future working environment. Your day-to-day work is characterized by respect, variety, and responsibility. Exciting challenges await you every day.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Your tasks:

• Implementing and improving of processes related to Data Quality Management, especially defining standards, guidelines, and procedures at EMEA level for Sales & Service with the involvement of regional Data Stewards

• Enforcing KION Group, as well as defining, and developing data governance rules, policies, and standards at EMEA level for Sales & Service area with the involvement of regional Data Stewards

• Ensuring EMEA data practices comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as GDPR, ISO 8000, etc., and facilitating audits

• Contributing to Equipment Data Lifecycle Management at KION Group and ITS EMEA Sales & Service level (data storage and archiving, retention, and disposal), including aligning the specific regional data classifications coming from regional Data Stewards

• Supporting Global Data Owner in defining data access and security and acting as a point of contact for alignments of regional data access requirements

• Collecting, developing, harmonizing, and aligning new requirements for material and material-related data objects, as well as enhancements, modifications, and improvements by acting as a bridge between IT, data management and process teams, and business units at EMEA and global level

• Contributing in data communities and future data related projects

Your skills:

• You have a degree in (technical) economics, e.g. in business informatics, industrial engineering or business administration or a similar practical experience in a related field

• Understanding of data management principles, including data lifecycle, quality, security, and privacy, as well as practical experience in data management and data analysis

• SAP system knowledge and practical experience, ideally R3 and S/4 HANA, especially with material and material-related data objects

• Strong affinity for data and understanding of the connections between business processes and data flows across multiple IT systems and applications

• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders about data-related topics at management and operational levels

• Ability to deal with difficult situations and issues, as well as inter departmental or regional challenges regarding data governance demands

• Strong written and communication skills in English language as well as strong Microsoft Office suite skills