Master Data Specialist

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to Expect

As a Master Data Specialist at Gates Corporation, based in our Shared Service Centre in Wroclaw, you will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of master data across our systems. You will be responsible for data creation, updates, validation, and governance, ensuring high-quality data that supports business operations and decision-making.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help streamline processes, improve data standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic, international environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the creation, maintenance, and governance of master data (customer, vendor, and material) in SAP.

Act as the team's SAP expert, supporting complex requests, troubleshooting issues, and sharing best practices.

Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sales, Finance, Operations, Customer Service, and IT to ensure accurate and efficient data processes.

Support data quality initiatives, audits, compliance requirements, and process improvements.

Participate in SAP, Master Data, and business transformation projects, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation activities.

Help streamline processes, improve data quality, and drive operational excellence across the organization.

Keys to Success

• Requires knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures within a particular area of expertise
• Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional job progression
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• Receives considerable instruction, guidance and direction from others
• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience
• Solves routine problems using existing procedures and standard practices
• Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Exchanges basic information, asks questions and checks for understanding

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

No supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new associates

Requirements and Preferred Skills

2-4 years of proffesional experience in Master Data, ideally within a Shared Service environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field.

Good knowledge of S4 HANA Fiori (preferable in the Master Data environment).

Strong Excel skills - reporting, macros.

A good team player with strong attention to details and adaptability.

Ability to work under time pressure.

Strong attention to details and focus on data accuracy.

Desire to develop in the Master Data field for a long-term perspective.

Experience in PowerBi, Tableau, SQL will be an asset.

Fluency in English is Mandatory.

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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