Team Lead MDM & Supply Chain Automation

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. We hold ourselves accountable for creating an environment where every employee feels honestly valued, heard and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to foster belonging.

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We are looking for a Team Lead for Master Data & Supply Chain Automation (all genders) to manage a direct team of 9 operational specialists
. You will combine deep Master Data Management (MDM) expertise and strong process re‑engineering skills with a track record of implementing business‑side AI and automation tools.

In this role, you will lead our supplier data operations, serve as our primary business super‑user for our PIM system (
Syndigo
), and redesign how supplier data flows across our organization. You will bridge the gap between business operations and technical teams to build scalable, automated processes.

• Analyze end-to-end supplier data flows, eliminate bottlenecks, and implement smart business automation and AI tools to speed up onboarding and maximize data accuracy.
• Act as the core business Super‑User for our PIM system (
  Syndigo
  ). Translate operational requirements into clear system logic and work with internal Tech teams to drive system enhancements.
• Move operations from reactive error‑fixing to proactive validation by setting up automated data quality controls and business rules upfront.
• Guide and develop a high‑performing data operations team, fostering a culture of ownership, process improvement, and tech adoption.
• Define operational KPIs, tracking onboarding velocity, system SLAs, and data quality metrics to ensure balanced capacity across the team

• Proven background in Master Data Management (MDM), e‑commerce product data, or supply chain data operations.
• Demonstrated success mapping processes, diagnosing root causes, and re‑engineering workflows to eliminate manual work.
• Hands‑on experience adopting low‑code automation tools, AI applications, or smart validation rules within operational workflows.
• Experience working directly with PIM/MDM platforms (experience with Syndigo is a strong plus).
• Strong ability to act as the bridge between operational teams and internal IT/Tech teams.
• People Leadership: Proven ability to lead, coach, and manage workloads in an agile, changing environment.
• Fluent in English;
  German is a plus.

• Our employees matter to us
  :
  We offer you a permanent contract and cover the costs for your Deutschland ticket.
• Work‑life balance
  : 29 vacation days, flexible working hours, up to three days of working from home per week, and in specific cases, the option to work 100 % remotely within Germany; the possibility of a paid sabbatical.
• flaconi Academy
  :
  Actively shape your own career path by taking advantage of our internal and external training opportunities.
• We care about your well being
  :
  We want to support you also during difficult times. For this, we offer you and your close relatives…