Master Data Specialist (w/m/d)

Master Data Specialist (w/m/d)

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With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop.

At C&A we are starting an exciting adventure with one of the biggest transformation projects in our history, focusing on modernizing processes and technology to enable truly European omni‑channel ways of working. Our vision is a more efficient, resilient, and data‑driven omni‑channel business that scales and offers great availability of products for customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive definition, alignment and implementation of master data structures and processes within a huge transformation project.
• Define, develop, and maintain Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, policies, and standards for an end‑to‑end MDM implementation, establishing European harmonized MDM processes and systems.
• Serve as the process owner for your domain(s), ensuring compliance with guiding principles and standards.
• Translate business process proposals and validate feasibility of E2E process and system integration.
• Drive process simplification and maximize the value of products within scope (product, location, business partner).
• Execute integration and (partially) user acceptance testing, develop training documentation, and provide first/second level support for related systems and processes.
• Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring delivery of change processes or system implementations on time, cost, and quality.

What You Bring

• In‑depth knowledge of Master Data Management standards and systems, with experience coordinating communication between business and IT.
• Effective communication and social skills, with a highly solution‑oriented mindset.
• High engagement, flexibility, creativity, and reliability to drive simplifications and process alignments.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• University degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in business operations, product management, or consulting in Master Data Management.

What We Offer

• Countless learning and development opportunities via the C&A academy.
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme.
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores.
• 30 days’ vacation plus an additional 3 days off.
• Corporate pension scheme.
• Mental health and wellness program.
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment.
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture.

Equal Opportunity Statement

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender‑balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non‑binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio‑economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply. Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
• Location: Essen, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany

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