SAP MDM Consultant (EAM - PP, PM, QM) at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group's activities encompass: Cement - Manufacturing / Importing Sugar - Manufacturing & Refining Salt - Refining Flour & Semolina - Milling Pasta - Manufacturing Noodles - Manufacturing Poly Products - Manufacturing Logistics - Port Management and Haulage Real Estate Dangote Foundation Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past. The Group's core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the 'basic needs' of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.

Description

• SAP MDM (Master Data Management) Consultant with expertise in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules, including Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Quality Management (QM). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SAP MDM processes, tools, and best practices, with a focus on managing master data for asset-intensive industries. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining SAP MDM solutions tensure accurate, consistent, and reliable master data across the organization. The consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams tsupport business processes, improve data quality, and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Master Data Management Implementation:

• Design, configure, and implement SAP MDM solutions for EAM modules (PP, PM, QM).
• Define and maintain master data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and integrity across SAP and non-SAP systems.

EAM Expertise:

• Work closely with the EAM teams tunderstand their master data requirements.
• Manage master data objects such as Equipment, Functional Locations, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Work Centers, and Inspection Plans.
• Support integration between SAP MDM and SAP EAM modules (PP, PM, QM).

Data Quality and Governance:

• Monitor and improve the quality of master data through regular audits, cleansing, and enrichment activities.
• Develop and enforce data governance frameworks tensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Resolve data-related issues and provide root cause analysis.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors tdeliver MDM solutions.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions teducate users on MDM processes and tools.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units tensure alignment of MDM strategies with business goals.

Project Management:

• Participate in end-to-end MDM projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and resources for MDM initiatives.
• Provide regular updates tproject managers and stakeholders on project progress.

Technical Expertise:

• Utilize SAP MDM tools and technologies, including SAP Information Steward, SAP Data Services, and SAP S/4HANA MDG (Master Data Governance).
• Develop and maintain data models, workflows, and validation rules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related tMDM systems.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the MDM landscape.
• Stay updated on the latest SAP MDM trends, tools, and best practices.
• Recommend and implement enhancements timprove system performance and user experience.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• SAP MDM or SAP EAM certification is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in SAP MDM, with a focus on EAM modules (PP, PM, QM).
• Proven experience in implementing and managing SAP MDM solutions in asset-intensive industries.
• Strong understanding of SAP EAM modules and their integration with MDM.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP MDM tools (SAP MDG, SAP Information Steward, SAP Data Services).
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and its implications for master data management.
• Familiarity with data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability twork independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with non-SAP systems and their integration with SAP MDM.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related tasset management (e.g., IS55000).
• Experience in Agile or Scrum project management methodologies.

Work Environment:

• This role may require occasional travel tother company locations or SAP events.
• Ability twork in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Method of Application

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