The TMS Data Governance Lead is accountable for the governance, quality, integration, and lifecycle management of data supporting Eaton's Transportation Management System (TMS). The role ensures transportation-related data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with business objectives, enabling effective planning, execution, reporting, and analytics across the supply chain. Working closely with Logistics, IT, Master Data owners, and business stakeholders, the role drives data standards, quality improvements, system integrations, and deployment readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Transportation Data Governance
Own transportation master data, including carriers, lanes, locations, rates, and shipment attributes.
Define data standards, governance policies, and validation rules.
Monitor and improve data quality across the TMS domain.
2. Data Readiness & Deployment Support
Define and assess data requirements for TMS implementations.
Identify data gaps and lead remediation activities.
Support data migration, transformation, validation, and deployment activities.
3. Cross-Functional Alignment
Partner with business data owners, stewards, IT, and Logistics Technology teams to ensure data quality and process alignment.
Coordinate governance activities across Customer, Location, Item, and Logistics data domains.
Ensure reliable integration between TMS, SAP, and other enterprise systems.
4. Data Stewardship & Continuous Improvement
Establish post-go-live data ownership and maintenance processes.
Lead transportation data governance reviews and change management activities.
Drive continuous improvement through the TMS Data Governance framework.
5. Future TMS Rollouts
Conduct data readiness assessments for new deployments.
Lead data quality improvement initiatives to support rollout readiness.
Serve as the Data Governance lead for future TMS implementation projects.
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferrably in Business or Data management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics
- 7+ years of experience in a functional role within the logistics domain
- Experience of participating in IT projects to deploy technology platforms to support logistics processes.
- Transportation and freight operations expertise, data governance understanding, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across global teams.
- Experience of using SAP, TMS, and MDM tools, incoterms, and ERP/WMS/TMS integration concepts.
- Excellent communication skills in English, team work in a complex, multi-cultural environment, and an ability to navigate ambiguity. Self-motivated with a strong drive for results.
- Wide Range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, - Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
- Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
- Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
- Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
- Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
- Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
- Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
- Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Data Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Transportation, or Logistics
- 7+ years of experience in a functional logistics role
- Experience participating in IT projects deploying technology platforms for logistics processes
- Transportation and freight operations expertise
- Understanding of data governance and experience leading cross-functional initiatives across global teams
- Experience using SAP, TMS, and MDM tools
- Knowledge of Incoterms and ERP, WMS, and TMS integration concepts
- Excellent English communication skills and ability to work in complex, multicultural environments
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