Data Catalog Specialist - S/4HANA

Data Catalog Specialist, S4

Job Description

The Data Catalog Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the data catalog within the S/4HANA landscape. This role ensures that data assets are well-defined, easily discoverable, and properly governed, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

· Data Catalog Implementation & Management:

o Document data elements in scope in pre-defined format

o Support design and implement the data catalog solution, integrating it with the S/4HANA environment in line with MDLZ strategy.

o Support configuration and customization of the data catalog tool to meet organizational needs.

· Metadata Management:

o Organize and document metadata in line with MDLZ standards and policies.

o Collaborate with data owners and stewards to capture and curate metadata for S/4HANA data assets.

o Support implementation of metadata extraction and enrichment processes.

o Ensure metadata quality and consistency across the data catalog.

· Data Discovery & Search:

o Train users to easily discover and understand data assets through the data catalog.

o Support search functionality optimization and indexing for efficient data discovery.

o Support development of a user-friendly interface for browsing and exploring the data catalog.

· Data Governance & Compliance:

o Support data governance initiatives by maintaining of a central repository for data definitions and lineage.

o Document quality and business rules and standards for data and support implementation of data quality solution.

o Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) by documenting data sensitivity and access controls.

· S/4HANA Integration:

o Work closely with S/4HANA Finance teams to understand their data requirements and collaborate with other functional teams on requirements for data cataloguing.

o Support data cataloguing tool integration with S/4HANA data sources, including tables, views, and APIs.

· Collaboration & Communication:

o Collaborate with data owners, data stewards, data architects, and business users to ensure the data catalog is aligned with functional requirements

o Provide training and support to data users on how to use the data catalog effectively.

More about this role

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data catalog implementation.
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices.
  • Hands-on experience with data catalog tools (e.g., Ataccama, Collibra, Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog).
  • Experience with S/4HANA data structures and data flows.
  • Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
  • Experience and/or understanding of Finance function is an added advantage
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in SQL and data manipulation languages - preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP Information Steward or other SAP data governance tools.
• Knowledge of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
• Experience with cloud-based data catalog solutions
• Certifications in data governance or metadata management

Responsibilities Specific to S/4HANA:

• Understanding of  S/4HANA Data: Possess a strong understanding of the S/4HANA data model, including key tables, business objects, and data relationships.
• Understanding of SAP Fiori Apps: Knowledge of how data is presented and consumed through SAP Fiori apps.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Data catalog adoption rate.
• Number of data assets documented in the data catalog.
• Data quality scores for key S/4HANA data elements.
• Reduction in time spent searching for data.
• Increased data literacy among business users.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Headquartered in Singapore, Mondelēz International’s Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondelēz International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate, Halls candy, Stride gum, Tang powdered beverage and Philadelphia cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularProject and Program ManagementBusiness Capability

Experience Level

Mid Level