At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.
Job DescriptionWe are searching for an experienced Sr. Manager of Master Data Management to lead our Data Management team in driving enterprise-wide data integrity and pricing strategic data enablement. This role combines ownership of master data governance—across customers, products and suppliers—with leadership of data stewardship for the annual pricing process (Pricer).
You will define, develop and champion best practices in master data management, ensuring optimal workflows and consistent data quality. With a strong focus on data governance, you will leverage your technological expertise to develop, execute and document dataflows across multiple systems.
This role demands close collaboration with the Supply Chain, Sales, Distribution and IT teams, as well as proactive consultation with stakeholders to solve complex data challenges. As a people-driven leader, you will coach and develop your team to deliver strong outcomes. The ideal candidate is a champion of change, a skilled performance manager and an exceptional communicator and collaborator.
A day on the job looks like this:
- Leading and developing a midsized team for all master data and catalog product data activities
- Establishing and enforcing data governance rules for SAP and related systems, ensuring compliance and consistency across all data objects (customers, materials, business partners, territories, purchasing info records, etc.)
- Managing centralized master data and product attributes, including material numbers, descriptions, pricing confirmations, purchasing price, price scales, MOQ and other catalog-related data
- Overseeing Jira ticket management, ensuring SLA adherence for ticket resolution and investigating root causes for SLA breaches; implementing corrective actions to maintain service standards
- Maintaining awareness of interdependencies between SAP ERP, legacy systems and integrated platforms
- Developing tools and methodologies to maintain synchronization and compliance with business rules across systems
- Driving the annual pricing process, delivering accurate reporting and insights for margin analysis across multiple catalogs (Early Childhood, Elementary, Gifts for Growing Minds)
- Providing senior management with actionable data and reporting to support pricing and product decisions
- Coordinating project management activities during peak pricing cycles and ERP Hypercare phases
- Representing the Master Data team in company-wide initiatives, including PLM integration to SAP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and other strategic projects
- Collaborating cross-functionally with the Supply Chain, Sales, Distribution, Web and IT teams to ensure accurate functional specifications, thorough testing and successful system enhancements
Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of experience in the field
- 4+ years of experience in a similar position
- 4+ years of experience managing people/projects
- Experience with PLM integration to SAP ERP is a plus
- Experience with catalog management and pricing processes is a plus
- 5+ years Master Data Management in ERP system, SAP S/4 HANA strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams composed of both exempt and nonexempt employees, driving collaboration, performance and engagement across varied roles and responsibilities
- Familiarity with Jira and other workflow management tools
- Proficient in using project management tools to drive successful outcomes and ensure alignment across teams
- Experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Ability to align data strategy with operational planning goals
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ERP-controlled environment
- Proven ability to lead teams in identifying root causes and solving complex problems creatively and effectively
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous leadership development and modeling a growth mindset
- Skilled in fostering inclusive collaboration and promoting a unified team culture across diverse perspectives
- Strong communication skills, including clear verbal and written messaging, active listening and encouraging open dialogue
- Experience in driving team performance, setting clear goals, monitoring progress and holding self and others accountable for outcomes
- Ability to set strategic direction, manage timelines and adapt plans to changing conditions
- Track record of coaching and developing team members through actionable feedback and skill-building opportunities
- Capable of building cohesive teams by clarifying expectations and celebrating achievements
- Motivating and inspiring others toward shared goals while supporting resilience through challenges
And here’s our end of the bargain!
At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $100,500-$149,000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.
This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.
- Bonus eligible
- Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
- Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
- Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
- On-site preschool for our employees’ children
- On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
- Generous employee discount
- Casual dress…and we really mean it
At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.
We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers
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What We Do
Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of the most innovative manufacturers of educational materials in the country. Specializing in top-quality products for the home and classroom, we are a thriving multichannel organization with a robust web business, multiple catalogs for early learning and elementary programs, 60 store locations, plus a sales force that is second to none. Thanks to the daily contributions of the amazing people on our team, Lakeshore has experienced continuous growth since the day it was founded in 1954.
Although we’ve been serving teachers and parents for decades, we believe our best days are still to come—thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team. We are creative thinkers and problem solvers who continuously challenge ourselves to do our best work, roll up our sleeves to get the job done and persevere until we reach our goals. Over the last few decades, our people have helped us grow from a single retail store into an international business that continues to expand—moving us even closer to our goal of ensuring every teacher and student has access to the best learning materials possible. Because of our team’s passion and drive, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference in the world, we’d love to hear from you.
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