Job Information
Kalmar Solutions Global Process Owner, Master Data Management in Helsinki, Finland
Category: Kalmar
Facility: Business Development
Location:
Helsinki, FI Sofia, BG
Global Process Owner, Master Data Management
Kalmar is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services.
We are making every move count
We are seeking a talentedGlobal Process Owner, Master Data Managementwho will provide global process ownership in designing end-to-end master data processes related to Kalmar’s vendor, customer, and finance master data. This role ensures process acceptance and compliance with other business processes through trusted stakeholder relationships and the implementation of a control framework. Additionally, it will establish structures to enable monitoring of process performance and required business outcomes.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Own the end-to-end Master Data Management process globally.
Use in-depth process knowledge and business acumen, along with best practice benchmarking, to design, implement, and monitor harmonized, best-in-class processes that deliver expected business outcomes with high quality and support efficiency and effectiveness goals.
Define and design controls, align ownership to enable effective and preferably forward-looking monitoring of transactional risk and financial exposure, ensuring compliance with process-related regulations.
Establish and operate a process framework, including high-quality and up-to-date process documentation.
Manage the process development pipeline for the Master Data Management area.
Represent Master Data Management in various forums according to Kalmar’s process governance model.
What you’ll need to succeed
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant field (eg. business/ logistics/ supply chain management).
Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Project Management training or certification (SAFe or SCRUM) is considered an advantage.
Business Process Management (BPM) certification is also considered an advantage.
Experience:
8+ years of experience in the relevant field.
Experience working with and leading multi-country, multicultural teams.
Proficient in process design.
Knowledge of process documentation and business process management tools.
Experience in process analysis/mining and BI tools.
Project management experience and familiarity with project models.
Proven track record in change management.
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
Proficient in English is a must; any additional languages are a plus.
Skills:
Structured and results-oriented approach to work.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Experience with office productivity tools, especially Google Sheets and Excel.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Facilitation skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Communication:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with an understanding of stakeholder perspectives.
Ability to present complex ideas and data clearly and understandably.
Ability to work with various stakeholder groups.
Leadership:
Ability to lead without direct authority over individuals.
Strong change management skills.
Ability to challenge the status quo in a structured and respectful manner.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Additional:
- Located in Europe (at one of Kalmar’s locations: Bulgaria, Finland, Poland, Sweden, etc.).
What we offer:
Opportunities to grow your career in a global environment with extensive professional development. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, supported by our internal platform, LEARN, offering hundreds of online courses on various topics.
We prioritise work-life balance, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model tailored to meet both your needs and those of your team.
A fixed monthly salary, determined by your experience and skills, along with a performance-based bonus system.
Benefits package
A place where you can make a real impact with long-term career prospects and meaningful opportunities. As a proud member of the UN Global Compact initiative, Kalmar is committed to sustainable and ethical business practices. Visit our website to learn more aboutwhy Kalmar is a great place to work (https://www.kalmarglobal.com/careers/why-is-kalmar-a-great-place-to-work/) andmeet our people (https://www.kalmarglobal.com/careers/meet-our-people/) .
Interested to join?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application and CV in English.
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Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totalled approximately EUR 2.0 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com
