Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview As part of Ralph Laurens
Next Generation Transformation (NGT)
initiative, we are replacing our core operating systems (SAP, Island Pacific, and Microsoft D365) with a unified
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
solution. This transformation will standardize business operations across
Planning, Sourcing and Buying, Retail and Wholesale, Logistics and Distribution, and Finance . The
ERP+ Product Master Data SME
will play a critical role in managing and optimizing
product and material master data
during the ERP transition. This role will ensure high-quality data governance, support seamless data migration, and align master data strategies with business transformation objectives. Lead
product and material master data management
efforts within the ERP transformation program. Provide expertise in
SAP Fashion/Retail article master
data structures, governance, and optimization. Define and enforce
data standards, policies, and best practices
for product master data across all business units. Ensure alignment of
product data models
with business processes and ERP system architecture. Collaborate with
business stakeholders, IT teams, and ERP vendors
to drive accurate and consistent master data solutions. Support
data migration initiatives , ensuring seamless data transfer and transformation from legacy systems to SAP S4 Fashion. Work with
Syniti or equivalent data migration tools
to ensure efficient and accurate data migration. Oversee
data cleansing, validation, and enrichment
to improve overall data quality and integrity. Serve as the
primary liaison for master data-related decisions
in the
Design Authority , ensuring consistency across functional teams. Develop and implement strategies for
ongoing data maintenance, governance, and lifecycle management
post-implementation. Work with upstream IT systems partners to design and build scalable integration to bring required product master data into ERP Experience, Skills & Knowledge Many years of experience in SAP product/material master data management Years in SAP Fashion/Retail
working with article master. Leadership experience
, managing master data teams and initiatives. Hands-on experience with
SAP S4 Fashion/Retail , including expertise in
product master data structures, attributes, and hierarchies . Strong background in
data migration methodologies , with experience in
Syniti preferred . Knowledge of
SAP data governance frameworks, tools, and best practices . Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business, IT, and external partners. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data concepts into business-friendly language. Experience working in a
global organization
with multi-region ERP deployments. Willingness to travel as required to support the global implementation. Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview As part of Ralph Laurens
Next Generation Transformation (NGT)
initiative, we are replacing our core operating systems (SAP, Island Pacific, and Microsoft D365) with a unified
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
solution. This transformation will standardize business operations across
Planning, Sourcing and Buying, Retail and Wholesale, Logistics and Distribution, and Finance . The
ERP+ Product Master Data SME
will play a critical role in managing and optimizing
product and material master data
during the ERP transition. This role will ensure high-quality data governance, support seamless data migration, and align master data strategies with business transformation objectives. Lead
product and material master data management
efforts within the ERP transformation program. Provide expertise in
SAP Fashion/Retail article master
data structures, governance, and optimization. Define and enforce
data standards, policies, and best practices
for product master data across all business units. Ensure alignment of
product data models
with business processes and ERP system architecture. Collaborate with
business stakeholders, IT teams, and ERP vendors
to drive accurate and consistent master data solutions. Support
data migration initiatives , ensuring seamless data transfer and transformation from legacy systems to SAP S4 Fashion. Work with
Syniti or equivalent data migration tools
to ensure efficient and accurate data migration. Oversee
data cleansing, validation, and enrichment
to improve overall data quality and integrity. Serve as the
primary liaison for master data-related decisions
in the
Design Authority , ensuring consistency across functional teams. Develop and implement strategies for
ongoing data maintenance, governance, and lifecycle management
post-implementation. Work with upstream IT systems partners to design and build scalable integration to bring required product master data into ERP Experience, Skills & Knowledge Many years of experience in SAP product/material master data management Years in SAP Fashion/Retail
working with article master. Leadership experience
, managing master data teams and initiatives. Hands-on experience with
SAP S4 Fashion/Retail , including expertise in
product master data structures, attributes, and hierarchies . Strong background in
data migration methodologies , with experience in
Syniti preferred . Knowledge of
SAP data governance frameworks, tools, and best practices . Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business, IT, and external partners. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data concepts into business-friendly language. Experience working in a
global organization
with multi-region ERP deployments. Willingness to travel as required to support the global implementation. Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr