Overview
As part of Ralph Lauren's Next Generation Transformation (NGT) initiative, we are replacing our core operating systems (SAP, Island Pacific, and Microsoft D365) with a unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. This transformation will standardize business operations across Master Data, Planning, Sourcing and Buying, Retail and Wholesale, Logistics and Distribution, and Finance. The ERP+ Master Data Manager will play a critical role in managing and optimizing vendor and article master data during the ERP transition. This role will ensure high-quality data governance, support seamless data migration, and align master data strategies with business transformation objectives. The role involves some travel and collaboration with colleagues in other regions; this is a global program and collaboration in the Ralph Lauren way is required.
Responsibilities
* Manage vendor master and article master data efforts within the ERP transformation program
* Provide expertise in SAP Fashion/Retail vendor and article master data governance, and optimization
* Define and enforce data standards, policies, and best practices for vendor/article master data across all business units
* Ensure alignment of vendor and article data models with business processes and ERP system architecture
* Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and ERP vendors to drive accurate and consistent master data solutions
* Support data migration initiatives, ensuring seamless data transfer and transformation from legacy systems to SAP S4 Fashion
* Work with Signavio or equivalent business process tools to ensure efficient and accurate data management and migration
* Support data cleansing, validation, and enrichment to improve overall data quality and integrity
* Serve as the primary liaison for vendor master data-related decisions in the Design Authority, ensuring consistency across functional teams
* Support, develop and implement strategies for ongoing data maintenance, governance, and lifecycle management post-implementation
* Work with upstream IT and business partners to design and build scalable integration to bring required product master data into ERP
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* Minimum of 5+ years of SAP Vendor and Material Master data experience with knowledge of SAP data and process frameworks, tools, and best practices
* Strong understanding of the Master Data business operational processes within international fashion apparel
* Experience within a vertically integrated retail environment; fashion apparel experience is highly desirable
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Adept at translating technical data concepts into business-friendly language
* Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business, IT, and external partners
* Strong analytical skills; ability to leverage data to make strategic decisions
* Pragmatic, problem solver who thrives under pressure, with the ability to multitask and make timely decisions with authority
* Strong strategic vision with a hands-on approach to achieve results
* Experience working in a global organization with multi-region ERP deployments
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries
* Advertising Services
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