Global Key User - Master Data (m/f/d)

Field of Work:Data Management
Location:Berlin
Legal Entity:KWS Berlin GmbH
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16253

KWS Berlin GmbH is looking for a Global Key User - Master Data (GKU MD) (m/f/d) with focus on data governance to join an international MD team responsible for the full global master data scope of KWS Group. As the Global Key User you will play a key role in governing standardizing and continuously improving master data processes across the organization supporting global operations production and supply chain excellence. You will act as a system expert driving digitalization automation and best-in-market data governance practices.

This is a full-time position initially limited to 2 years and based in Berlin.

Your Tasks:

• Govern global master data standards and processes ensuring alignment with bestinmarket practices compliance requirements and scalable digital governance principles.
• Act as a GBO Key User and system expert for major master data domains (Vendor Customer Material Production) in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
• Ensure high-quality compliant master data through automated checks digital workflows and robust governance across systems and interfaces.
• Lead endtoend master data lifecycle management (creation changes harmonization) embedding automation and digital solutions for efficiency and standardization.
• Collaborate closely with IT and business teams to ensure seamless system integrations sourceoftruth concepts and futureproof data structures during the S/4HANA transformation.
• Define and monitor data quality KPIs implement automated controls and maintain documentation aligned with audit requirements and industry-leading standards.
• Map endtoend master data processes including risk and control points ensuring adherence to internal controls and global governance policies.
• Act as an escalation point for complex governance topics balancing technical constraints with business needs.
• Create and maintain governance guidelines process documentation and training materials reflecting bestinclass practices.

Your Profile:

• Academic degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Information Management or a related field.
• Professional experience within global multientity organizations with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Extensive experience in global process governance and Master Data Management.
• Strong expertise in governance frameworks data quality management and risk & control environments.
• Deep understanding of master data dependencies and crossfunctional impact on global business processes.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to enforce governance standards globally.
• Solid handson knowledge of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA master data including integrations interfaces and data flows in complex landscapes.
• Ability to analyze structure and visualize data and process flows effectively.
• Strong problemsolving mindset with a focus on digitalization and automation opportunities.
• High level of ownership attention to detail and ability to work independently in complex environments.
• Fluent in English. German or another European language is an advantage.
• Experience in agriculture production manufacturing or supplychaindriven environments is a strong advantage.

Your Benefits:

• We are an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience
• Interesting and challenging tasks and projects
• As a family business we are guided by the values of closeness reliability vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
• The best of both worlds: KWS Berlin combines the security of a large stable company with the passion of a start-up
• Our location in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg is very modern; directly opposite the underground station Bülowstraße and with secured car & bicycle parking spaces
• We offer 30d holidays flexible working hours holiday and Christmas bonuses company pension scheme JobRad and/or Jobticket
• True to our motto Make yourself grow we support the professional and personal development of our employees

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About KWS

KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants resistance to diseases pests and abiotic stress. To that end the company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: Follow us on LinkedIn at

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