Specialist, Master Data

Overview

Drives supply chain master data governance and working capital insight, integrating supplier data management with operational finance metrics and cross-functional reporting.

What you'll do

• Own and manage supplier master data processes end to end, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing across regions.
• Develop and standardize master data definitions covering supplier, payment terms, and contract attributes, ensuring alignment between supply chain and finance systems.
• Identify process gaps across master data workflows and reporting; recommend scalable process improvements and controls.
• Partner with supply chain and finance leadership to strengthen data governance, policy compliance, and data quality standards.
• Drive working capital improvement initiatives, linking operational metrics to financial outcomes such as cash flow, savings realization, and cost avoidance.
• Manage governance and reporting for supply chain financial KPIs including working capital, payment terms, cost productivity, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Finance teams to track performance against plan and validate improvement pipelines.
• Work closely with global sourcing, category management, and supply chain finance teams to align reporting processes, data definitions, and performance objectives.
• Provide regular updates to Supply Chain and Finance leadership on data quality, working capital, and transformation progress.
• Partner with Carrier's finance teams to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of supply chain driven savings in alignment with business financial goals.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across teams and global regions.
• Engage directly with sourcing, category managers, and procurement teams to gather requirements and drive adoption of standard processes.
• Support cross-functional initiatives for supplier qualification, compliance documentation, and contract management.
• Leverage Excel, Power BI, and other relevant tools to enhance reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Apply strong analytical skills to break down complex data sets into actionable insights.
• Focus on the automation and centralization of reports to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Drive analytical projects targeting working capital improvement, procurement savings, and process optimization.
• Utilize ERP and workflow tools to support master data governance and supply chain analytics.

What you'll need

• Master's/Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain/manufacturing with exposure to master data management, procurement, sourcing, and process transformation.
• Strong understanding of SCM, operational & financial metrics (working capital, payment terms, cost productivity) and master data governance processes.
• Proven experience managing projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent business communication (verbal & written), interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management.
• High learning agility, accountability, and effective collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a global environment and engage stakeholders across regions.
• Track record of supporting transformation initiatives, managing complex data sets, and driving improvements in supply chain operations.
• Hands-on experience with procurement analytics, master data quality initiatives, and working capital.

Nice to have

• Power BI and ERP (SAP/MDG/Oracle) advanced working skills.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Raheja Mindspace, Cyberabad, Madhapur).