Product Master Data & Transition Lead

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. 

We are now hiring a Data Product Master Data and Transition Lead, reporting to the VP Supply Chain, Gold & Crystal BUs. As Data Product Master Data & Transition Lead, you will accelerate the execution of Pernod Ricard’s Single SKU transition for Brand Units and progressively build the operational capability, governance and team required to manage Product and Material Master Data  for Brand Units. The role will start as a hands-on transition lead and evolve, subject to proven business leadership and organizational readiness, into leadership of the Product Master Data team accountable for global attributes in MDH and for end-to-end governance and compliance across global and locally maintained Product Master Data in SAP and other Global and local applications using Product Master Data.

Role Overview

Transition execution; Single SKU recodification, cleansing, migration readiness and issue resolution. Reliable delivery with risks and decisions controlled.

Operating model build; Processes, RACI, controls, service levels, workflows, training, and performance routines, definition and enforcement of taxonomy and quality standards.

A scalable operating model, not an extra coordination layer.

Team leadership; Assume leadership once delivery, operational and people-leadership readiness are demonstrated. Sustainable business ownership of quality and compliance.

Adoption / change management

With the support of the BU transformation team, build and execute an adoption / change management / training plan. Adopted new concepts, processes and ways of of working

Key Accountabilities

• Own the integrated Single SKU execution plan, including recodification, cleansing, deduplication, enrichment, validation, migration and cutover readiness for the Brand Unit.
• Coordinate Brand Units, factories, to secure timely inputs and decisions.
• Manage workload, stock run-down and activation dependencies, obsolescence, local-system remediation, GTIN compliance and data propagation risks.
• Drive automation, copy, mass-upload, and workflow opportunities while retaining explicit business validation.
• Govern the Product and Material Master Data lifecycle: create, assign, validate, approve, update, activate, block, deactivate and periodically review.
• Ensure global Product hierarchy and core attributes are maintained in MDH and coordinate plant-specific enrichment in SAP.
• Cover finished goods, semi-finished goods, bulk/liquid, raw materials, dry/packaging materials, within the approved scope.
• Translate standards into taxonomies, lists of values, workflows, controls, and accountability.
• Own or coordinate data quality across accuracy, consistency, completeness, and uniqueness, with root-cause remediation and continuous improvement plans.
• Design the team, service catalogue, RACI, capacity model and governance cadence, building hands-on business, data and SAP/MDH capability.
• Act as business product owner for Product Master Data capabilities and prioritize simplification, integration and automation improvements for the BU Scope  in coordination with Global Team
• Ensure the Single SKU is adopted trough engagement of stakeholders, animation of Data Stewards and implementation of communication and training initiatives

Scope Guardrails

• The role is limited to Product and Material Master Data. Supplier, Customer, Finance and Organization Master Data are out of scope.
• Global/core attributes are mastered in MDH. Localized attributes and plant/sales-area statuses are mastered in SAP.
• Factories and local functions retain responsibility for values requiring local operational knowledge; the central team sets standards, orchestrates and monitors compliance.
• BOMs, master recipes, production versions and resources remain with their designated domains, with coordinated interfaces.
  

Target Profile

• Hands-on transformation leader able to move from architecture and design into operational execution.

• Credible bridge between Supply Chain, Procurement, factories, Data Governance, SAP/MDH specialists and Tech.

• Comfortable creating structure, escalating decisions and delivering through a matrix organization.

• Potential to grow into team leadership, dependent on operational judgement, people's leadership and business outcomes.
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data, Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related discipline.

• Typically, 10+ years in MDM, SAP transformation, Product/Material data, data governance, or enterprise data programs.

• Strong SAP MDG/MDH and SAP S/4HANA Material Master experience, including workflows, validations, integrations and migration.

• Global or multi-country implementation experience across design, migration/cutover, hyper care and continuous improvement.

• Experience defining ownership, stewardship, quality rules, approvals and compliance controls.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary internal and partner teams. Direct line-management experience is desirable, and readiness must be demonstrated.

• CPG, FMCG, beverage, manufacturing, or another product-intensive industry is strongly preferred.

• Fluent English and ability to work across cultures and geographies.

Target Core Skills

• Product and Material Master Data lifecycle; SAP /MDH; SAP S/4HANA Material Master.
• Single SKU/product harmonization; migration and cutover; data governance and stewardship.
• Data-quality controls; workflow, integration and automation; operating model and RACI design.
• Supply Chain and factory process understanding; stakeholder, change and team leadership.

Key Interactions

• VP Supply Chain, Gold & Crystal BUs teams.
• Global Data Management Director, Product Data Domain, LEAP/MDM and Tech teams.
• Brand Units, factories, Product Design/NPD, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Customer Service.
• ME SCC and Market Company Data Stewards, Validators and business contributors

Key Performance Indicators

• Single SKU milestones, readiness and decision closure.
• Product/Material creation and change lead time, workflow ageing and backlog.
• First-time-right rate and records passing validation without rework.
• Accuracy, consistency, completeness, and uniqueness.
• Quality-issue severity, ageing, and remediation closure.
• Compliance with taxonomy, global attributes, local enrichment, and lifecycle rules.
• Automation/productivity benefits and reduced double keying.
• Adoption, training, process adherence, and team capability.
• Reduced launch delays, obsolescence risk and operational disruption; improved planning reliability.

Role Success After 12–24 Months

• Single SKU transition operates through a transparent, repeatable, and increasingly automated model.
• MDH versus SAP ownership and central versus local execution are unambiguous.
• Quality and compliance are measured with accountable remediation.
• A capable initial Global Product Master Data team operates with clear processes and service levels.
• Readiness to lead the team is demonstrated, or a transparent development/succession plan exists.

The Way We Perform

We collaborate; Builds trust across Supply Chain, factories, Data and Tech. Resolves ownership tension through facts.

We deliver results efficiently;

Works hands-on, converts design into execution and removes bottlenecks without adding layers.

We grow diverse teams

Builds capability, delegates clearly, gives direct feedback and develops successors.

We are consumer and customer centric

Connects data decisions to launches, availability, service and continuity.

We foster a growth mindset

Challenges legacy practice and scales automation and standards that work.

We live the values

Acts with integrity and an enterprise-first view of local trade-offs.

We drive engagement

Creates clarity of purpose and secures adoption across contributors and users.

Why Join Us?

At Pernod Ricard, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll become part of a global business with a proud heritage, an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands and an ambitious future. Guided by our shared values, you'll thrive in a culture built on Collective Spirit, where talented people come together across teams, functions and markets to collaborate, learn from one another and achieve great things. As you Craft Your Path, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, explore different experiences and grow your career with the support of a business that invests in its people. As together, we Cultivate the Future, you'll help shape a more sustainable and responsible world, creating Good Times from a Good Place while making a positive impact on our people, communities and planet.

 What We Offer

At Pernod Ricard, we believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial wellbeing, health and lifestyle, helping you bring your best self to work every day.

Reward & Financial Wellbeing ; Competitive salary, annual bonus, Profit Share, generous pension contributions, share ownership opportunities and income protection.

Health & Wellbeing; Private medical insurance, virtual GP access, mental health support and specialist wellbeing resources for every stage of life.

Work & Life; Flexible and hybrid working, up to 15 days working remotely abroad, enhanced family leave, paid volunteering days and lifestyle benefits.

Growth & Recognition; Career development opportunities, global experiences, colleague recognition programmes and product allowances that help you grow and celebrate success.

We believe diverse perspectives, experiences and identities make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience that recognises different needs and preferences. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please send us an email at

[email protected]. We'll work with you to provide appropriate support wherever possible

Learn more about Pernod Ricard  https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en  

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