Master Data Specialist
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the role
As a Master Data Specialist, you will play a crucial role in creating and maintaining item master data in response to market changes and customer/business demands. This role involves close collaboration with Research & Development, Engineering & Supply, and Service through New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) and Engineering Change processes. Your key responsibilities include:
Coordinate master data-related activities through development projects by collaborating with stakeholders in the supply chain, factories, and relevant engineering functions in Aalborg, Nijmegen, and Qingdao to ensure all actions are identified and item creation is effectively managed.
Facilitate decision-making for unclear entries in master data attributes and ensure the entire supply chain is prepared for these changes.
Create new items as part of Engineering Change process in close collaboration with factory entities for NPD and EPD projects in case of Engineering Changes.
Govern the master data processes within Team Center and ERP, focusing on compliance and ensuring the correct functions have decision-making powers throughout the item creation process.
Ensure item creation and implementation are in accordance with demands/setup in PLM/ERP systems (Team Center, Axapta, Pulse & Magic - D365).
Focus on continuous improvement within the item creation process.
Act as a key stakeholder for CAD work, ensuring the creation of correct and appropriate master data.
About you
You are commercially and customer-oriented, with a structured and analytical mindset. Your excellent communication and coordination skills and proactive attitude make you a valuable team player. You excel at building networks, translating knowledge into action, and driving progress. Flexible and outgoing, you have great drive and courage, ensuring effective results and strong collaboration with colleagues.
Required Qualifications:
Experience with PLM / ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Team Center.
Experience with D365.
Experience WITH Excel.
You will be trained in our systems to ensure you are fully equipped to handle all tasks efficiently.
As part of a global organization, speaking and writing English fluently is a prerequisite.
For more information, please contact
Team Leader - Master Data, Susan Nielsen at [email protected] or Talent Acquisition Partner, Divya Sharma, [email protected]
Please send your application no later than 25.09.2026.
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Aalborg or have an established presence in the area.
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.