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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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSpecification Gathering & Project Mapping\nPartner cross-functional with sales, product design, manufacturing, and supply chain departments to gather technical specifications and operational requirements before data creation.\nDevelop and build comprehensive project maps within Excel to lay out all gathered specifications, map manufacturing production flows, and perform critical initial calculations.\nDesign and structure Excel project maps to fully support and streamline the subsequent material creation process, ensuring logical step-by-step production dependencies are established.\nMaterial Master Data & SKU Creation\nCreate, update, validate, and maintain high-quality product master data within SAP based on finalized project maps to ensure operational readiness for customer orders.\nDefine and structure product families and unique Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) based on mapped specifications.\nUtilize SAP mass update transactions within project scopes to accelerate data compilation, ensuring timely creation of data and eliminating manual tasks.\nEstablish accurate costing lot sizes and material cost estimates to support corporate finance and pricing strategies.\nBill of Materials (BOM) & Routing Architecture\nCreate and build functional Bills of Material (BOM) and technical routing structures in SAP based on project map layouts, sharing these frameworks with key stakeholders.\nValidate BOM quantities, systematically troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure accurate metric and unit conversions across production lines.\nDynamically update and maintain BOM and routing dependencies to reflect real-time product design changes.\nCreate and maintain work centers, managing essential data tables including machine run rates, setup times, and scrap factors.\nGovernance, Support & Project Management\nMaintain strict data quality, accuracy, and absolute consistency within the SAP ecosystem.\nSupport corporate data governance policies and proactively maintain standard operating process documentation.\nProvide functional end-user support for master data issues, investigating and resolving complex operational data structure challenges as the department SME.\nContribute to and manage large, complex product data management projects from initial planning phases through successful execution within strict deadlines.\nMonitor, analyze, and report on core product data metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership.\nQualifications & Experience\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with SAP Master Data from a business operations perspective.\nTechnical Skills: Strong, demonstrable functional knowledge of SAP Master Data processes and configurations.\nSoftware Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.\nCommunication & 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.\nCore Competencies: Exceptionally detail-oriented with a steadfast commitment to data accuracy and quality.\nPreferred Qualifications\n PLM Knowledge: Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts and specialized tools.\nExtended SAP Ecosystem: Solid understanding of interconnected SAP functions, specifically Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics modules.\nIndustry Context: Prior professional experience working within the printing industry.\nPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions\nOur manufacturing plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the following physical and operational capabilities:\nMove throughout the entire facility to attend to various operational issues, service internal customers, and participate in cross-functional meetings.\nWork effectively in collaborative team environments with strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate group discussions.\nPerform sedentary work for extended periods utilizing various digital computer systems and ERP interfaces.\nOperate 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.\nLocation & 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.\nBenefits & Perks\nCartamundi offers a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:\nCompetitive compensation within a climate-controlled manufacturing facility.\n401(k) retirement plan with an attractive company matching contribution.\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on day one of employment.\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.\nCompany-paid life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability coverage.\nGenerous paid time off (PTO) allocation for vacation, personal, and sick time.\nTuition reimbursement programs to support continuous learning and professional development.\nExclusive corporate employee discounts on daycare services, gym memberships, travel, and more.\nAbout Cartamundi\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer & Compliance\nCartamundi 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.\nThis 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.\nNote to Recruitment Agencies: Direct candidate submissions only. No third-party agency placements will be accepted at this time. 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