Master Data Management Lead
Job Summary
Location: Richmond BC (Head Office)
Employment Type: Full Time
London Drugs is a leading Canadian retailer recognized for innovation strong community values and exceptional customer experiences. With a proud promote from within culture we offer an inclusive workplace where people are supported challenged and empowered to build meaningful careers.
About the Role
As Master Data Management Lead you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy consistency and integrity of master data across product vendor and location domains. This is a hands on leadership role ideal for a data professional who enjoys balancing individual contribution with team development while driving high standards of data quality and governance.
You will directly lead an MDM Analyst/Specialist own day to day item setup and data processes and partner closely with Merchandising IT Supply Chain Finance and other stakeholders to enable strong decision making and operational excellence across the business.
What Youll Do
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead coach and support MDM Analyst/Specialist(s) through clear direction performance feedback and skill development
- Prioritize and assign work based on business timelines and complexity
- Foster a culture of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement
- Escalate complex issues and capacity constraints as needed
- Oversee and perform creation and maintenance of product master data including attributes descriptions hierarchies UPCs and pricing
- Manage new item setup processes to ensure timely accurate data aligned with merchant and system requirements
- Establish and maintain product hierarchies (department class subclass SKU)
- Partner with merchants on attribute standardization taxonomy and product descriptions
- Manage the full item lifecycle from creation through discontinuation
- Coordinate closely with Supply Chain on case pack ordering and logistical attributes
- Execute and continuously enhance data governance standards policies and procedures
- Monitor audit and report on data quality metrics including accuracy completeness and timeliness
- Implement validation rules and controls to prevent errors across the data lifecycle
- Track KPIs and drive corrective action to improve data quality outcomes
- Oversee vendor master data including supplier details payment terms and onboarding processes
- Maintain location data for stores distribution centres and cross dock facilities
- Partner with Procurement Finance Planning and Supply Chain on data requirements and changes
- Serve as the operational owner of the MDM/PIM platform
- Ensure data synchronization across ERP POS merchandising e commerce and warehouse systems
- Partner with IT on system configuration data mapping integrations and troubleshooting
- Support data migrations related to system upgrades and implementations
- Design document and maintain master data workflows and standard operating procedures
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes reduce errors and improve efficiency
- Create and maintain training materials to support consistent data practices
- Proactively recommend process system and policy improvements
- Build strong working relationships with Merchandising Planning Pricing Finance and Supply Chain teams
- Support analytical reporting and operational data needs across the business
- Educate partners on data governance standards and shared accountability for data quality
Required Experience
- Deep expertise in master data management data governance frameworks and data quality methodologies
- Strong understanding of retail product hierarchies SKU attributes vendor and location data
- Experience working with MDM/PIM platforms and retail ERP systems
- Knowledge of database structures and data integration methodologies
- Advanced Excel skills and SQL proficiency
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Experience in a lead senior or supervisory data management role
- Hands on experience implementing or administering MDM platforms in retail
- Exposure to ERP systems such as Oracle Retail SAP Microsoft Dynamics or similar
- Familiarity with data quality tools and BI platforms (e.g. Power BI Tableau)
- Knowledge of data modeling ETL processes and API integrations
- Certification in data management (CDMP) or related credentials
- Inclusive Culture respectful collaborative and supportive
- Career Growth strong promote from within philosophy and leadership development
- Comprehensive Benefits including:
- Medical dental prescription drug and vision coverage
- Company matched RRSP
- Employee discount program
- Health & wellness initiatives
- Training education programs and scholarships
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
Apply Today
If youre a detail driven data leader who enjoys improving systems developing people and enabling strong retail execution wed love to hear from you.
London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers satisfaction. Across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia London Drugs 79 stores employ more than 8000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.
We are committed to making a positive impact on the world and the communities we operate in. From responsible sourcing packaging take-back and in-store recycling centres we invest in making our practices more environmentally sound and continue to look for better greener ways to do business.
We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Our supportive culture encourages creativity and collaboration allowing you to make a meaningful impact on our customers experiences. Together we celebrate diversity innovation and a shared passion for delivering exceptional service making London Drugs not just a place to work but a place to grow and succeed.