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Master Data Manager Japanese Speaking

  • Malaysia
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Hybrid
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Posted: 19 May 2025
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Master Data Manager Japanese Speaking

About the job

Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre, Kuala Lumpur, is a Finance Shared Service dedicated to delivering exceptional service experiences across China, North Asia & Oceania (CNAO), and India-South East Asia (ISEA). Our mission is to be the BEST IN CLASS by enhancing every touchpoint, driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation for our valued Danoners, customers, and suppliers.

We are currently seeking a replacement for a Master Data Manager. The incumbent lead and enhance master data operations with a focus on the Japan market, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business goals through effective team management and cross-functional collaboration. 

 

Responsibilities :

 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Master Data specialists to align with business objectives and enhance data management practices.
  • Set clear performance expectations and guide team members to achieve their goals.
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  • Facilitate regular performance reviews and provide coaching to enhance team performance.
  • Oversee the management and maintenance of all operational master data (Vendor, Customer, Material, pricing, BOM, etc) ensuring accuracy, consistency and timelines across systems
  • Implement and enforce data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality and compliance
  • Collaborate with key business units to understand data requirements and provide support in data-related matters
  • Provide regular reporting on master data performance, highlighting any data issues and proposing corrective actions
  • Conduct data analysis to support business decision-making and identify trends or anomalies in data that may require attention
  • Develop and present data quality reports, offering insights to the Master Data Service Lead and other leadership teams.
  • Lead and coordinate master-data related projects, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.
  • Work with across-functional teams to implement data-related improvements and optimizations.
  • Act as a Subject matter expert (SME) in data management for ongoing projects and initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of 1-2 Specialist/Analyst to align with business objective and enhance data management practices.
  • Set clear performance expectations and guide team members to achieve their goals
  • Facilitate regular performance reviews and provide coaching to enhance team performance.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders e.g. IT, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain teams) and external vendors to ensure efficient data flow.
  • Collaborate with key business users to resolve master data issues and ensure system alignment.
     

About you

  • Bachelor's Degree in business administration, Information Technology Data, Data Management or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in master data management, handling large-scale data management and working experience in SAP data management systems and data governance tools.
  • Proficiency in Japanese, with a minimum qualification of JLPT N2, is required  
  • Experience in communicating and presenting to stakeholders based in Japan is essential. 
  • Proven experience in team leadership and people management.
  • Knowledge in ORsoft, Coupa, Power BI and others data management software is a plus.
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About Danone

If you are enthusiastic about making a significant impact and driving excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering unparalleled service experiences.

At Danone, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity in our organization. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.

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