Global Master Data Supply Chain Lead

About the role

As the Global Master Data Supply Chain Lead, you will define how critical supply‑chain master data is created, governed and scaled across Lonza’s global ERP landscape, supporting accurate planning, compliant manufacturing and operational excellence worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a centralized global Master Data Supply Chain team, acting as both people manager and hands‑on subject‑matter expert.
• Own creation, maintenance and governance of supply‑chain master data in SAP (material masters, BOMs, recipes, routings, quality data).
• Partner with manufacturing sites, planners, finance, quality, MES and global data teams to ensure accurate, compliant and timely master‑data delivery.
• Drive standardisation and best practices across ERP processes for consistent execution across the global network.
• Lead knowledge‑transfer and operational transition activities, establishing strong governance and data‑quality controls.
• Monitor master‑data KPIs, identify issues and implement corrective actions to improve data quality, cycle times and right‑first‑time performance.
• Champion continuous‑improvement and operational‑excellence initiatives with global supply‑chain and data stakeholders.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, IT, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in supply‑chain master data, data management or data migration within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of SAP ERP (MM/PP) and ability to translate business needs into robust data solutions.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including coaching, workload planning and guiding change.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and focus on data quality and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills; business‑fluent English.

Required skills

• SAP ERP
• SAP MM
• SAP PP
• Data Management
• Data Migration

What we offer

• Agile career and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognise high performance.
• Variety of benefits dependent on role and location.