Master Data Management Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Kidde scores B on the Alion truth index.
Master Data Management Specialist
About This Role
The Master Data Management Specialist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and validating product and item master data across ERP, PIM, and PLM systems. This role supports new item setup, ongoing data maintenance, product lifecycle changes, and data quality while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure information is accurate and consistent across systems. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable adapting to changing business processes and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain product and item master data across ERP, PIM, and PLM systems.
Support new item and product setup, including UPCs/GTINs, units of measure, item attributes, classifications, BOM-related information, and other required master data.
Import and update product and item information using system imports, mass updates, and other approved methods.
Review and reconcile data across systems to identify and resolve accuracy, completeness, or consistency issues.
Research discrepancies and partner with the appropriate teams to validate information before making updates.
Process approved product lifecycle, engineering, and business changes within applicable systems.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Finance, Planning, Supply Chain, IT, and other teams to support master data needs.
Maintain documentation, trackers, work instructions, and status updates for assigned work.
Follow established data governance and change-management requirements.
Identify and communicate data issues, process gaps, risks, and missing information.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and adjust to evolving processes, priorities, and business requirements.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience maintaining product or item master data across ERP, PIM, and PLM systems.
Experience supporting new item setup, product data maintenance, or product lifecycle changes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including organizing, reviewing, and validating large data sets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve data discrepancies.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate blockers or missing information proactively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing processes and priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
Experience with JDE EnterpriseOne or a comparable ERP system.
Experience with inRiver or another Product Information Management system.
Experience with Windchill, PDXpert, or another Product Lifecycle Management system.
Knowledge of BOMs, units of measure, UPCs/GTINs, product attributes, and item classifications.
Experience with bulk imports, mass updates, data validation, and data-cleanup activities.
Experience working in a manufacturing or consumer products environment.
Experience creating or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.