Manager, Master Data Management - CHEFSTORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

Responsibilities

• Own the master data management function and roadmap for the organization.
• Define master data standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure alignment of master data strategy with business objectives and retail operations.
• Serve as the accountable owner for assigned master data domains.
• Establish and enforce data governance, stewardship, and approval workflows.
• Define and monitor master data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across systems.
• Partner with compliance and risk teams to support regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for master data-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, Marketing and E-commerce leaders.
• Translate business requirements into data standards, attributes, and governance processes.
• Support new item introductions, assortment changes, promotions, and private label initiatives.
• Oversee master data processes within ERP, MDM, and PIM platforms.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and data migration efforts.
• Identify and lead process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in master data processes and controls.
• Ensure documentation of data standards, SOPs, and data definitions.
• Promote data literacy and best practices across the organization.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Master Data Management Analysts.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in master data management, data governance, or retail data operations.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading analysts or data professionals.
• Strong understanding of retail master data domains and governance principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience working with ERP, MDM, or PIM systems to manage item, vendor, pricing, or location master data.
• Able to analyze and reconcile data across multiple systems and sources.
• Familiarity with reporting tools or dashboards to monitor data quality metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, and IT.
• Ability to set priorities, make data-driven decisions, and provide clear direction to a team.
• Ability to travel: 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Management, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in food, grocery, or multi-category retail, including exposure to fresh, frozen, or perishable product data.
• Strong understanding of retail merchandising and supply chain processes, including item lifecycle management, assortment planning, replenishment, pricing, promotions, and vendor onboarding.
• Familiarity with omnichannel retail environments, supporting data needs across store, e-commerce, click-and-collect, and delivery channels.
• Exposure to internal or external audit processes related to data accuracy, vendor compliance, or regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with reporting, dashboarding, or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to communicate data quality trends and insights.
• Experience leveraging data to drive decision-making and influence stakeholders.

Benefits

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