Master Data Specialist

This role is a hybrid work schedule, to include 3 days onsite in Momence, IL.

Pay

Expected Pay Range: $24/hr–$28/hr, non-exempt. This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes. View benefits summary.

About the role

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and govern master data records across multiple business units to ensure ERP system accuracy and data integrity.
• Support customer, vendor, pricing, item, and bill of material master data processes while collaborating with Sales, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams.
• Monitor and support the NIRF process, track requests, follow up with stakeholders, and maintain related documentation and reporting.
• Perform routine master data audits, investigate discrepancies, and ensure established data governance standards and controls are followed.
• Manage master data requests, respond to inquiries, conduct ERP testing following software updates, and maintain supporting system tables.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives related to master data management.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in a related role within a manufacturing environment, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to data maintenance, validation, and governance.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, with experience in Deacom or a similar manufacturing ERP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables, IF statements, and SUMIFS.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you can look forward to

• An opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining accurate and reliable business data across the organization.
• Exposure to multiple business functions, including Sales, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, and Finance.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop ERP, data governance, analytical, and business process management skills.
• A collaborative environment focused on accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Meaningful work that supports efficient business operations and scalable ERP capabilities across the organization.
• A professional office-based environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and data management best practices.