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Master Data Specialist

  • Malaysia
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Hybrid
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Posted: 25 May 2026
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Master Data Specialist

About the job

Danone Business Services (DBS) APAC is a Finance Shared Service dedicated to delivering end-to-end service excellence across the region. Our mission is to be BEST IN CLASS by enhancing every touchpoint, driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation for our Danoners, customers, and suppliers.

The incumbent will manage vendor master data activities within the DBS operating model by executing end-to-end vendor data processes across ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa), in alignment with OneBuy standards. This role ensures data accuracy, compliance, and service delivery performance, while supporting stabilisation, standardisation, and continuous improvement of master data operations.

 

Responsibilities :

  • Execute end-to-end vendor master data processes (creation, update, extension, blocking)
  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with defined standards
  • Perform validation, enrichment, and regulatory checks
  • Manage requests through workflow tools within agreed SLAs
  • Monitor and resolve data quality issues, including root cause analysis
  • Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, SOPs, and controls
  • Maintain documentation and audit trails for all data changes
  • Support audit requirements (internal and external)
  • Act as a point of contact for IDVM master-related queries
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Finance and Local Markets
  • Provide guidance on processes, policies, and tools (including Coupa)
  • Track and report KPIs (SLA, turnaround time, data quality)
  • Identify and drive process improvement opportunities
  • Support testing, training, and change management (OneBuy)
  • Support transition and stabilisation of IVMD within DBS
  • Contribute to standardisation and scaling of MDM services
  • Adapt to evolving scope across master data domains

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in Master Data, Shared Services, or operations
  • Experience in Vendor Master, Procurement (P2P), Supply Chain or Finance preferred
  • Understanding of vendor master data lifecycle
  • Experience with ERP (SAP preferred) and procurement tools (Coupa preferred)
  • Knowledge of data governance and quality practices
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work in SLA-driven, high-volume environments, proactive, structured, and adaptable
  • Data accuracy and quality, audit compliance
  • Contribution to continuous improvement
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About Danone

We embrace diversity in our organization. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status.

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