TMS Data Governance Lead

What you’ll do:

The TMS Data Governance Lead is accountable for the governance, quality, integration, and lifecycle management of data supporting Eaton's Transportation Management System (TMS). The role ensures transportation-related data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with business objectives, enabling effective planning, execution, reporting, and analytics across the supply chain. Working closely with Logistics, IT, Master Data owners, and business stakeholders, the role drives data standards, quality improvements, system integrations, and deployment readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Transportation Data Governance

Own transportation master data, including carriers, lanes, locations, rates, and shipment attributes.

Define data standards, governance policies, and validation rules.

Monitor and improve data quality across the TMS domain.

2. Data Readiness & Deployment Support

Define and assess data requirements for TMS implementations.

Identify data gaps and lead remediation activities.

Support data migration, transformation, validation, and deployment activities.

3. Cross-Functional Alignment

Partner with business data owners, stewards, IT, and Logistics Technology teams to ensure data quality and process alignment.

Coordinate governance activities across Customer, Location, Item, and Logistics data domains.

Ensure reliable integration between TMS, SAP, and other enterprise systems.

4. Data Stewardship & Continuous Improvement

Establish post-go-live data ownership and maintenance processes.

Lead transportation data governance reviews and change management activities.

Drive continuous improvement through the TMS Data Governance framework.

5. Future TMS Rollouts

Conduct data readiness assessments for new deployments.

Lead data quality improvement initiatives to support rollout readiness.

Serve as the Data Governance lead for future TMS implementation projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferrably in Business or Data management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics
• 7+ years of experience in a functional role within the logistics domain

Skills:

• Experience of participating in IT projects to deploy technology platforms to support logistics processes.
• Transportation and freight operations expertise, data governance understanding, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across global teams.
• Experience of using SAP, TMS, and MDM tools, incoterms, and ERP/WMS/TMS integration concepts.
• Excellent communication skills in English, team work in a complex, multi-cultural environment, and an ability to navigate ambiguity. Self-motivated with a strong drive for results.

What We Offer:

• Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
• Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
• Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we’re dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton’s largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 700 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.