Master Data Administrator

Oegstgeest, Netherlands

About the Role

We are looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Master Data Administrator to join our Master Data Management team. In this role, you will serve as a frontline gatekeeper of our core MGE item master data.

You will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and auditing master data records across our enterprise systems (QAD) while ensuring strict adherence to data governance policies. If you thrive on bringing order to complexity, spotting inconsistencies before they become problems, and collaborating across teams to streamline processes, forms, and workflows, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities

Data Maintenance & Operations

• Process Requests: Create, update, and deactivate master data records within agreed SLAs.
• Ensure Data Accuracy: Perform initial validation checks to ensure complete, compliant, and standardized input.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve data-related transactional errors, system failures, and user inquiries in a timely manner.

Data Governance & Quality Control

• Enforce Standards: Ensure all master data processes strictly comply with internal Data Governance policies, naming conventions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Data Cleansing & Auditing: Conduct regular audits, routine data profiling, and deduplication exercises to maintain high data quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for master data entry guidelines, workflows, and business rules.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Cross-Functional Support: Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and IT to align data needs with business requirements.
• Process Optimization: Identify recurring data bottlenecks or manual tasks and suggest opportunities for automation or workflow improvements.
• Project Support: Assist in data mapping, migration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) during system upgrades or integration projects.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in master data management, data administration, business operations, or a related data stewardship role.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Hands-on experience with major ERP or enterprise systems (preferably QAD or Oracle, SAP).
  • Intermediate to advanced Google Workspace skills (GSheet, GDocs, Slides, Apps Script, and Appsheet considered a plus).
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and consistency when managing high volumes of alphanumeric data.
• Team Player: Strong cultural empathy and team player attitude.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving ability to trace data discrepancies back to their root cause.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to explain data standards to non-technical business users. French, German, or Dutch considered a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with dedicated MDM tools (e.g., Informatica, Stibo Systems, Profisee, or SAP Master Data Governance).
• Basic knowledge of SQL for querying databases.
• Familiarity with Data Governance frameworks and data lifecycle management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent of hands-on working experience.

We Offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits: We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance. Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support. We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site. Mandatory participation in the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium. Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated). Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs, and a budget for hardware when working from home.

About the Company

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.