Masterdata Application Specialist

Job Purpose

The Master Data Management Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, governance, and lifecycle management of master data across Audens Food, with an extended scope supporting the wider GoodLife Foods Group. Acting as the key link between business stakeholders and IT, the role ensures that high-quality master data supports operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and business transformation. This position is responsible for maintaining a reliable single source of truth for Product, Customer, Supplier, and other critical business data, enabling efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making across the organization. The role also contributes to the successful delivery of system implementations, data integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening data governance and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day maintenance of master data within Synergy MDM and connected enterprise systems, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.
• Ensure master data is accurate, complete, and compliant with established governance policies, business standards, and quality requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for master data management processes, supporting data quality initiatives and promoting best practices across the organization.
• Lead the master data workstream in ERP implementations, system integrations, data migrations, and business transformation projects.
• Support and coordinate integrations between Synergy MDM, ERP systems, GS1 data exchanges, APIs, and EDI interfaces to ensure seamless data flow across business applications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues while implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve master data documentation, governance standards, operating procedures, and user training materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing master data processes, governance frameworks, controls, and overall data quality.

Key Stakeholders

The role requires close collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective master data governance and support business operations.

Internal stakeholders

• IT Enterprise Application Manager
• Master Data Management Team
• Sales Operations
• Supply Chain
• Finance
• Procurement
• Quality Assurance
• ERP and Application Support Teams

External stakeholders

• Software vendors
• System implementation partners
• GS1 and other external data exchange partners

Role Dimensions

Preferred location: Granollers, Spain

Business scope: Multiple manufacturing sites across Audens Food and GoodLife Foods

Core systems: Synergy MDM, Izaro ERP, and other connected enterprise applications

Master data portfolio: Approximately 1,000 product articles and 2,000 product items

Approximately 700 customer records

Approximately 3,500 supplier records

Travel: Occasional travel within Spain and to Breda, The Netherlands

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in Master Data Management, ERP systems, or enterprise business applications.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or supply chain environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, master data management processes, and data quality frameworks.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and basic relational database concepts.
• Experience working with ERP systems, APIs, EDI integrations, and GS1 data standards.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, data validation, data comparison, transformation, and preparation of bulk upload files.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project-oriented mindset with experience supporting business transformation and change initiatives.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and continuous improvement approach.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical data management and system solutions that support organizational objectives.

At GoodLife Foods we believe that great food brings people together and makes every moment more enjoyable. With a team of over 1,700 professionals across Europe, we are leading the way in frozen snacks and offer a diverse range of irresistible food - each made with care, expertise, and the finest ingredients. Behind all our products are great people. As we continue to grow our business, we’re building the foundation for one GoodLife Foods: a place where teams connect, processes align and our collective strengths come together. Working at GoodLife Foods means joining an organisation where diverse cultures and perspectives are celebrated while fostering one unified organisation. We strive to ensure everyone feels valued and connected.