Master Data Specialist

In a MRO organization a data steward act as an interface between Operations, engineering and IT. A data steward ensures the adherence of the rules for managing spare parts and the quality, consistency and availability of MRO master data (spare parts). A data steward support the implementation and use of software as a solution (SaaS).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain, validate, and continuously improve MRO master data
• Evaluate and decide on duplicate records and define the leading material
• Define and implement data quality rules and standards
• Support the establishment of a sustainable master data governance organization
• Close collaboration with maintenance teams of production plants espacially with spare part warehouse responsibile persons
• Translate operational requirements into IT/system solutions
• Support the implementation and further development of SaaS data management tools
• Support in establishing warehouse management processes
• Process support for deduplication and inventory management
• Analyze and prepare data using MS Excel
• Collecting data for saving potential
• Ensuring transparency of existing spare parts in the entire company
• Supporting in emergency cases (machine breakdowns) by finding spare parts
• Train-the Trainer concept
• Ensure enough qualified employees in the plant maintenance teams to use SaaS
• Tracking the plants to reach KPI targets
• Support the definition of standardized MRO processes (e.g., material creation, classification, lifecycle management)

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent qualification as a mechanical or electrical master craftsman
• Several years of professional experience in a technical environment (e.g. industrial engineering, maintenance, or production)
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Intercultural competence and ability to work effectively in diverse teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and drive value-adding opportunities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comprehensive experience in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environments
• Cross-functional experience in industrial engineering or production
• Project management experience
• Proficiency with MS Excel and data analysis tools

Fix term employment contract: 2 years

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.