Manager - Master Data Governance and Inquiry-to-Order Entry

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

Purpose

The Master Data Governance and Quote-to-Order Entry Manager is accountable for the management of Metallus’ Product Catalog and SAP PLM lifecycle; leveraging engineering and commercial expertise to align the inquiry-to-order entry processes. Key responsibilities include managing a staff of engineers and/or analysts, providing technical and commercial decision-making support, leading continuous improvement and optimization initiatives, and fostering a culture that embodies Metallus’ cultural framework. The manager is also responsible for establishing standardized front-end processes while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of Metallus’ master data.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of analysts and/or engineers to execute the quote-to-item creation lifecycle process, ensuring timely and accurate conversion of quotes and new products into product and customer master data.
• Manage a staff of analysts to execute the end-to-end order entry process for long-length purchase orders (PO’s), including PO’s received through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• Manage targeted accounts across master data and order entry workflows. Provide cross-functional support during high-volume or resource-constrained periods.
• Own enterprise governance of Metallus’ Product and Customer master data by enforcing standards, controls, and compliance requirements to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Provide time-sensitive commercial and technical decision-making support to Sales, Product Management, Product Development, and customers by assessing requirements, guiding product offerings decisions, and enabling new business development aligned with organizational priorities.
• Leverage large-scale data analytics to drive master data standardization, improve order entry performance, and strengthen enterprise data consistency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support Metallus’ growth strategies, expansion into new product spaces, and commercial directives.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement that drives disciplined execution, improves front-end service levels, strengthens business application effectiveness, and advances project and transformational initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization to communicate and align around shared goals, influence decision-making, gather input, and secure consensus and buy-in.
• Drive timely resolution of expedited requirements and shifting priorities with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and sound judgment while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of critical master data.

Technical Skills

• Analytical and systematic approach with a metallurgical understanding
• Sales, marketing or business management expertise
• Understanding of strategic pricing and value selling knowledge
• Creative Thinking
• Strategic thinking

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field AND 12 years or more of experience within the manufacturing sector 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field AND 10 years or more of experience within the manufacturing sector

• Experience leading or managing teams within the manufacturing sector

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