Manufacturing Data Specialist

The Manufacturing Data Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all data impacting the local manufacturing operations across the Portugal site is accurate, consistent, and compliant with Coloplast global standards and governance principles.

This role serves as the local data owner and point of contact for all site-related master data (materials, vendors, customers, routings, BOMs, resources, cost centers, etc.), supporting all functional areas - Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Maintenance - while maintaining strong alignment with the Global Master Data Team in Poland.

The position plays a key role in ensuring data integrity within Oracle E1, MES, and related systems, enabling effective business processes, reporting, and decision-making.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Manufacturing Data Governance and Maintenance:

• Maintain, validate, and update production site related data objects (materials, suppliers, BOMs, routings, cost centers, work centers, etc.) in accordance with corporate governance and approval rules.
• Act as the local gatekeeper for data creation and modification requests; ensure completeness, correctness, and timely submission to the Global Master Data Team in Poland.
• Execute approved local data changes in Oracle E1 and other site-relevant systems, ensuring synchronization with central data.
• Support implementation and adherence to global master data standards, policies, and naming conventions.

Cross-functional Data Coordination:

• Serve as the main site focal point for all master data topics—supporting Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Maintenance.
• Ensure alignment between site operations and the central master data team on global templates, approval flows, and governance.
• Provide master data input to new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and production ramp-up projects.
• Support finance and controlling teams with cost center structures, product costing data, and reporting accuracy.

Data Quality and Continuous Improvement:

• Perform periodic data quality checks, validations, and request corrections to Global Master Data to maintain high levels of accuracy and compliance.
• Propose initiatives to improve master data processes, including simplification, automation, and standardization of workflows and discuss/align proposals with Head of Master Data from CPBC.
• Prepare local reports and KPIs related to master data quality, change lead times, and error rates.

System and Process Support:

• Support data-related configuration or testing during ERP (Oracle E1) or MES enhancements, rollouts, or integrations.
• Document master data processes and maintain up-to-date work instructions and SOPs for the site.
• Identify opportunities for digitalization and self-service data requests to reduce manual handling.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with the Global Master Data Team in Poland to ensure proper execution of global processes.
• Collaborate with site functional teams to anticipate master data needs for projects, changes, and new equipment introductions.
• Participate in cross-site master data forums and knowledge-sharing sessions to harmonize practices.
• Act as the local ambassador for data accuracy, raising awareness across functions.

Essential Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in master data management or data governance roles, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle E1 preferred); familiarity with MES or PLM systems is an advantage.
• Certifications: Data Management or Lean Six Sigma certifications are an advantage.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of ERP data structures (materials, BOMs, routings, suppliers, cost centers, etc.).
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with high accuracy.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across functions and geographies.
• Ability to interpret and apply global data standards in local context.
• Proactive approach to identifying and correcting data issues.
• Advanced MS Excel user; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent in English (oral and written). Portuguese language proficiency preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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