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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Regional Master Data Governance Manager (d/f/m)
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About this Position
The Regional Master Data Manager (Manufacturing) ensures consistent application of Global Manufacturing Master Data standards across all sites in the region and drives continuous improvements in data quality, governance, and process adherence. The role leads the Regional Master Data Community of Practice, enables strong collaboration between plants and functions, and provides structured feedback to Global Process Owners to support the development and refinement of global standards, templates, and roadmaps. The position plays a key role in securing accurate, reliable, and compliant Manufacturing Master Data to enable effective production, planning, costing, and reporting processes.
What you´ll do
- Ensure consistent adherence to Global Manufacturing Master Data standards, templates, and governance requirements across all regional sites
- Monitor compliance, identify deviations, and drive corrective and preventive actions together with plants, Data Stewards, and cross‑functional teams
- Analyze Master Data quality metrics, uncover systemic issues, and lead initiatives to enhance, harmonize, and automate data processes
- Standardize and optimize Master Data creation and change workflows to improve accuracy and reduce cycle times
- Lead the regional Community of Practice, share best practices, enable capability building, and ensure alignment on global updates and initiatives
- Represent the region in global governance forums and contribute to shaping future templates, rules, and Master Data roadmap priorities
- Coordinate data‑cleansing activities, ensure timely updates to key Master Data records, and support resolution of issues impacting manufacturing execution, planning, and costing
- Consolidate regional insights and operational needs to support global planning, pilot readiness, and successful rollout of Master Data standards and solutions
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, master data, or process management, ideally with multi‑site or regional leadership exposure
- Strong expertise in manufacturing master data (BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Production Versions, Recipes, Costing) and advanced proficiency in SAP PP/MM/CO, S/4HANA, or similar ERP systems
- Skilled in data management tools, analytics, and Excel; Power BI experience is an advantage, along with knowledge of data governance and master data quality frameworks
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, excellent communication abilities, and a structured, detail‑oriented working style with a continuous improvement mindset
- Experience leading communities or cross‑functional groups and fluent in English
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
- MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
- CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
- Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
JOB ID: 26092046
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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