Data Steward, Digital Customer and Commercial

Be part of something bigger ! 

As the world and the way people live is changing, at Bekaert we believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future.

Our ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move. And to always do this the Bekaert Way – safe, smart, and sustainable.

With a heritage of more than 140 years, we continue to strengthen our core competencies that have made Bekaert a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Today, we also apply our expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 27,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 7 billion in combined revenue in 2022, we're looking for someone like you to join our team!

 Why join us?

·   Personal Growth – Let us help you unlock your full potential

·       Pioneering – Join us to challenge the impossible

·       Creativity - Discover possibilities beyond steel

·       Purpose – Drive progress for our planet and people

·       Diversity – Together, we create change

About the role :

Bekaert Industries, a renowned steel transformation manufacturer, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Steward to join its Advanced Digital Services Team. Bekaert is leading transformation program to enhance the digital experience end-to-end that drive impact across multiple channels. 

At Bekaert, we value our Master Data and hence invest in effective Master Data Management and Data Governance practices to support us in achieving our digital ambitions. To establish a sustained enterprise-wide Master Data Management and Data Governance approach in co-drive with functions and businesses, the Advanced Digital Solutions (ADS) organization will strengthen the capability with Data and Information Experts with a product group/domain focus.

Your Impact

As a Master Data Steward for Customer Commercial domain (oversees Master data management, data quality rules, and governance etc.) and responsible for global master data practices, you will be responsible for represent business information and data by aligning with integrating strategic vision and roadmap for Customer Commercial, you will assure and drive in the process domain of Customer Commercial:

• Streamline SAP Master Data management and practices across business units: Bekaert has diverse portfolio in steel wire segment and is spread across multiple geographies. Each business unit has its own complexities and data management rules as per business practices. It’s vital to understand the operational complexities and business requirements in Customer Commercial domain and suggest optimal master data structure for this domain. As Global master data steward you will be responsible for-
  
  
• Work on harmonizing & documenting the data models and practices across different data templates wherever possible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate master data requirements for Commercial processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP customer and commercial master data with other digital platforms to ensure data quality and consistency.
• Help Master data transformation from data legacy tool to SAP MDG.

• Enable effective SAP master data and governance
• Establish and enforce data governance policies /standards and procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of customer and Commercial master data. 
• Deploy the master data governance framework and use the supporting data management tools.
• Define data quality metrics and monitor data quality performance against established targets.
• Conduct regular data governance reviews and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Discuss and agree on life-cycle management functional rules for the different objects, execute life-cycle management for Customer Commercial master data.

• Lead and support master data projects:
• Lead design, plan and build aspects for master data migration and roll-out projects in Customer Commercial domain across different business units.
• Initiate master data clean-up drives and assists business to improvise and maintain hygienic data to address various data related issues in Customer Commercial domain.
• Inform stakeholders on impact of the global data changes. 

• ·    Strengthen Master Data support for all business units: Master Data steward global have responsibility to strengthen and develop local MDM support system at regional and plant level with help of PCO. 
•      Work with master data service team and content owners, understand the issues, create awareness, and document right practices including imparting training and evaluating authorization to maintain master data. 
•     Ensure data accuracy and completeness by performing regular data audits and validations.
•     Handle the complaints on master data maintenance and data quality.

About You:

Essential skills & competencies

•       Strong knowledge of SAP master data modules and functionality, experience of processes in functional areas like SAP SD/MM.
•         Proven experience of working in Master Data Management and Governance function, with hand’s on working on MDM tool (SAP ECC, S/4, SAP MDG) setting up master data policies, defining rules and Data quality framework.
•       Expertise in working on mass scale data creation/ update in SAP, working on data migration and data clean-up drives.
•       Experience in working with geographically distributed team, acting as data steward protecting data assets and interest of the organization in validating and governing the master data practices and processes.
•       Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• ·       Ability to assess rapidly changing technologies and apply them to business needs.

Education & Experience:

•      Bachelor’s degree in information system or a related field, with experience in the Customer Commercial domain, including demonstrated affinity for master data, data governance and drive for digital and automation in data initiatives.
•       6+ years of overall experience with 3+ years progressive work experience in a similar role related to the Master Data steward in manufacturing industry.
•        Experience of working with globally distributed teams and partners.

 Soft Skills

•       Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
•       Experience in leading globally dispersed teams.
•       Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
•       Demonstrated adaptability and continuous learning mindset.
•       Ability to align technical solutions with broader business objectives.
•       Proven experience in leading and coordinating project teams.

What We Offer:

•       Opportunity to work on global enterprise-scale ERP / SAP and Data Strategy and Governance projects.
•       Leadership role with high visibility and impact on Bekaert’s digital transformation.
•       Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment.
•       Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
•      Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.

What will be there in for you:

• Flexible hybrid working policy, 3 days work from office and 2 days’ work from home.
• A supportive, inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• A great opportunity to play your part in an international growth story.
• Learning programs developed by our L&D team.
• We encourage creativity and innovation, and we support your growth and development. Your voice matters!
• Salary and Other benefits package (Health, pension, interest subsidy on home loan etc.

Be bold and take the leap!

Our Digital Advanced Solutions (ADS) team is a dynamic group of technologists from around the globe who consistently push boundaries in digital innovation, cyber resilience, data science, intelligent automation, cloud solutions, and new agile methodologies. 
It is also good to know tht at Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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