Global SAP Master Data Architect

Global SAP Master Data ArchitectJob description
At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Are you passionate about SAP master data architecture, product data design, and building scalable solutions that support global business processes?

We are now looking for a Global SAP Master Data Architect to take ownership of the global product and material master data concept while acting as the subject matter expert for Material Management (MM), Classification, and Variant Configuration.

About the role

As Global SAP Master Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving Billerud's end-to-end product master data landscape. You will ensure that material master structures, classifications, configuration models, and related processes support business requirements while enabling harmonization, scalability, and high data quality across the SAP ecosystem.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, information owners, process experts, IT architects, and implementation partners to drive alignment, support SAP transformation activities, and establish robust governance for product-related master data.

Your main tasks will be:

• Own and continuously develop the global material master architecture, including dependencies to classification, configuration, and variant configuration.

• Define and maintain harmonized master data structures, business rules, templates, and design standards across product and material domains.

• Ensure end-to-end master data consistency across SAP and integrated business systems such as planning, production, and manufacturing applications.

• Support data migration, data mapping, testing, validation, and data readiness activities during SAP implementation and release cycles.

• Act as the subject matter expert for Material Management (MM), Classification, and Variant Configuration, supporting solution design and continuous improvements.

• Collaborate with business data leads, SMEs, IT architects, and implementation partners to establish governance, improve data quality, and support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

• Provide guidance, documentation, training, and operational support within the master data area.

You report to: Manager Global IT Information & Process Governance.

The role is located in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden, and includes occasional international travel.
Qualifications
• University degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience working with SAP master data architecture and cross-functional business processes.

• You have expertise within SAP Material Management (MM), Material Master, Classification, and Variant Configuration.

• Experience from SAP transformation programs, including solution design, migration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities.

• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Best Practices, and process modelling tools such as Signavio.

• Experience working with integrated production, planning, or manufacturing systems is considered an advantage.

• Experience supporting data harmonization across functions such as Sales, Sourcing, Production, and Finance is highly beneficial.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is considered an advantage.

Note: You need to have a permanent Swedish work permit to be considered for this position.
Personal qualities
You are a proactive and analytical professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving.

You are comfortable collaborating across functions and can translate complex business requirements into sustainable master data solutions. With strong communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset, you build trust, drive alignment, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

As a person, you take ownership, enjoy working in a global environment, and are motivated by creating long-term value through governance, architecture, and high-quality data.

Our values are central to our business, and we believe you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say!
Contact
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Alexander Artz, Manager Global IT Information & Process Governance; alexander.artz@billerud.com or Mimmi Jonsson, Senior TAP; mimmi.jonsson@billerud.com

Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.