Material Master Data Expert (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and strategic usability of material master data across the enterprise, enabling seamless operations, compliant processes, and data-driven decision‑making across Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

1. Data Governance & Quality

• Establish and enforce data governance standards, rules, and validation frameworks for all material-related data objects.
• Maintain high daa quality by identifying inconsistencies, duplicates, and gaps; coordinate corrective actions with business stakeholders.
• Define and implement harmonization strategies across plants, business units, and global regions.

1. Material Master Maintenance

• Oversee end-to-end creation, extension, change, and archival of material master records in SAP (MM, PP, SD, FI views).
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance processes, templates, and workflows.
• Ensure data accuracy related to material types, units of measure, classifications, BOM relevance, procurement type, valuation, and sales attributes.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the central point of expertise for material master topics across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Finance.
• Partner with IT/SAP teams on enhancements, automation concepts, system upgrades, and master-data-related testing.
• Translate business requirements into standardized master data setups

1. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements (REACH, RoHS, export control, hazardous materials, serialization, etc.).
• Reduce operational risk by ensuring completeness and correct assignment of critical fields (e.g., MRP parameters, valuation classes, batch management).

1. Data Strategy & Optimization

• Analyze data usage patterns and recommend data model improvements to streamline operations and reduce complexity.
• Support digitalization initiatives such as data migration, S/4HANA transformation, catalog standardization, automation (MDG, workflows, RPA), and master data analytics.
• Provide insights to improve material lifecycle management from creation to discontinuation.

Key Outcomes

• High-quality, reliable material master data that ensures seamless process execution across the value chain.
• Reduced errors, rework, and supply chain disruptions through proactive data governance.
• Harmonized data structures enabling global scalability, reporting accuracy, and operational excellence.
• Strong integration of business processes through standardized data models and controlled material lifecycle management.

Core Competencies

• Deep experience with SAP Material Master (ECC or S/4HANA).
• Understanding of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and finance processes.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts in business language.
• Structured, process‑driven working style with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualification Checklist

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP product ownership, solution architecture.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and related modules is essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of SAP Material Master (ECC or S/4HANA), including:
• MM, PP, SD, WM/EWM, FI views
• MRP configuration and planning parameters
• Classification, batch management, procurement types, valuation
• Understanding of data models, data architecture, and relational structures
• Experience with MDG, workflows, automation tools (RPA), or SAP BTP
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as:
• Excel / Power Query
• Power BI / Tableau
• SQL (even basic)
• Experience with data migration (LSMW, BAPIs, BDCs, SAP Migration Cockpit)

Spoken Languages:

• Proficiency in English is essential.
• German language can be beneficial depending on the organization's need.

Bonus Skills

• Aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated industry experience is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.
  

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.