SAP PP Master Data Specialist

Job Summary

The SAP PP Master Data Specialist (Manufacturing & Production) is a business-side Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle, governance, and integrity of product master data within our plant environment. Operating firmly within business operations, this role acts as a critical functional anchor, working directly with sales, product design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to transform product specifications into accurate, executable master data structures. The ideal candidate will possess deep operational end-user knowledge of SAP modules (specifically PP/MM), bills of material (BOMs), and routing architectures, combined with a meticulous eye for data quality and process execution.

Key Responsibilities

Specification Gathering & Project Mapping

• Partner cross-functional with sales, product design, manufacturing, and supply chain departments to gather technical specifications and operational requirements before data creation.
• Develop and build comprehensive project maps within Excel to lay out all gathered specifications, map manufacturing production flows, and perform critical initial calculations.
• Design and structure Excel project maps to fully support and streamline the subsequent material creation process, ensuring logical step-by-step production dependencies are established.

Material Master Data & SKU Creation

• Create, update, validate, and maintain high-quality product master data within SAP based on finalized project maps to ensure operational readiness for customer orders.
• Define and structure product families and unique Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) based on mapped specifications.
• Utilize SAP mass update transactions within project scopes to accelerate data compilation, ensuring timely creation of data and eliminating manual tasks.
• Establish accurate costing lot sizes and material cost estimates to support corporate finance and pricing strategies.

Bill of Materials (BOM) & Routing Architecture

• Create and build functional Bills of Material (BOM) and technical routing structures in SAP based on project map layouts, sharing these frameworks with key stakeholders.
• Validate BOM quantities, systematically troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accurate metric and unit conversions across production lines.
• Dynamically update and maintain BOM and routing dependencies to reflect real-time product design changes.
• Create and maintain work centers, managing essential data tables including machine run rates, setup times, and scrap factors.

Governance, Support & Project Management

• Maintain strict data quality, accuracy, and absolute consistency within the SAP ecosystem.
• Support corporate data governance policies and proactively maintain standard operating process documentation.
• Provide functional end-user support for master data issues, investigating and resolving complex operational data structure challenges as the department SME.
• Contribute to and manage large, complex product data management projects from initial planning phases through successful execution within strict deadlines.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on core product data metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with SAP Master Data from a business operations perspective.
• Technical Skills: Strong, demonstrable functional knowledge of SAP Master Data processes and configurations.
• Software Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across both in-person and digital/hybrid environments.
• Core Competencies: Exceptionally detail-oriented with a steadfast commitment to data accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLM Knowledge: Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts and specialized tools.
• Extended SAP Ecosystem: Solid understanding of interconnected SAP functions, specifically Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics modules.
• Industry Context: Prior professional experience working within the printing industry.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Our manufacturing plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the following physical and operational capabilities:

• Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various operational issues, service internal customers, and participate in cross-functional meetings.
• Work effectively in collaborative team environments with strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate group discussions.
• Perform sedentary work for extended periods utilizing various digital computer systems and ERP interfaces.
• Operate primarily during standard business hours; however, depending on the location of our global customer base and during peak production periods, flexibility may be required to handle critical customer inquiries outside of regular hours.
• Location & Work Arrangement: This position features a hybrid work model requiring on-site presence at our Dallas, TX facility, with the flexibility for 1-2 days of remote work per week following the successful completion of an initial on-site onboarding and training period. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to work at this location.

Benefits & Perks

Cartamundi offers a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive compensation within a climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an attractive company matching contribution.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on day one of employment.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Company-paid life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation for vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement programs to support continuous learning and professional development.
• Exclusive corporate employee discounts on daycare services, gym memberships, travel, and more.

About Cartamundi

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that the world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people - across cultures and generations - and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle®, and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use them.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Compliance

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at dhs.gov/e-verify.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Direct candidate submissions only. No third-party agency placements will be accepted at this time. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.