Data Lead Master Data & EDI

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Job Title

Data Lead (Including Master Data & Electronic Data Interchange)

Scope

Project Opus

Location

South Africa

Terms

Fixed Term Contract (13 Months)

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure-play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high-performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role

Data Lead (Including Master Data & Electronic Data Interchange)

What You'll Be Responsible For

Data Management & Migration

• Act as the primary in-market point of contact for all data-related deployment activities.
• Coordinate the preparation, cleansing, enrichment, and validation of master data required for migration.
• Customer Master Data
• Material Master Data
• Vendor Master Data
• Pricing Data
• Business Partner Master Data
• Ensure all migration activities are completed in line with Project Opus timelines and quality standards.
• Drive data readiness activities to support successful system deployment and business continuity.

Master Data Governance

• Support the implementation of global Master Data Management (MDM) standards and governance principles.
• Ensure local data structures are aligned with the global data model.
• Support key Master Data Key (MDMK) decisions and data governance requirements.
• Material Types
• Number Ranges
• Base Units of Measure
• Business Partner Concepts
• Business Partner Roles
• Account Groups
• Partner with global data teams to ensure consistency and compliance with global templates and standards.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

• Coordinate all local EDI deployment activities and trading partner readiness.
• Ensure successful integration and testing of EDI connections with customers, suppliers, and third-party service providers.
• Work with local business teams and technical experts to identify and resolve EDI-related issues.
• Support end-to-end testing and validation of EDI transactions prior to go-live.

Data Quality & Risk Management

• Duplicate records
• Incomplete data
• Incorrect mappings
• Inconsistent master data structures
• Escalate unresolved issues to Wave and Global Data Teams where required.
• Track and monitor data risks, mitigation plans, and issue resolution activities.
• Ensure compliance with local data privacy, security, and governance requirements.

Testing & Cutover Support

• Participate in mock data loads and migration rehearsals.
• Support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities from a data perspective.
• Validate migrated data and coordinate issue resolution activities.
• Support cutover planning and deployment readiness assessments.
• Provide Hypercare support for data-related incidents and defects following go-live.
• Ensure data defects are appropriately tracked, prioritized, and resolved.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate cross-functional input from local functional SMEs, including Customer Development, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and HR.
• Facilitate collaboration between local business teams, deployment teams, and global data teams.
• Communicate progress, issues, risks, and key milestones to the Local Deployment Lead.
• Support decision-making through effective governance and stakeholder engagement.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Master Data Management, Data Migration, Data Governance, or ERP deployment projects.
• Strong understanding of master data structures and data ownership across multiple business functions.
• Experience with SAP Master Data concepts and ERP implementation projects.
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes and trading partner connectivity.
• Experience supporting SIT, UAT, migration testing, and deployment activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in FMCG, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods environments is advantageous.

What You'll Get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Specific benefits vary by location

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples.