SAP IPD Functional Consultant – Master Data Focus - 6 Month Contract
About the role
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™ It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future
Job Overview SAP IPD Functional Consultant will support the implementation and optimization of SAP/ Integrated Product Development (IPD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. This role will focus on master data collection, migration, product structure management, and cross-functional integration across product development, procurement, manufacturing and supply chain domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements related to product lifecycle and master data.
- Schedule and conduct meetings to understand data needs
- Understand integration points with other systems/ modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP, PLM)
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or compliance issues in existing master data practices
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) guidelines, data lifecycle policies that cover data creation, modification, storage, archiving and deletion
- Collaborate with SAP technical consultants and developers to implement solutions
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness and up to date information of finished goods components data in the system.
- Collect and review documents from ingredient suppliers and ensure that information of existing ingredients aligns with G&G standards and government regulations
- Communicate relevant updates and changes to stakeholders that impact products or process
- Support data migration activities including mapping, cleansing, validation and reconciliation
- Ensure alignment of master data standards across product development, manufacturing, and logistics
- Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues related to IPD/PLM and master data
- Provide training and documentation for end-users and data stewards
- Stay informed of new food regulations and SAP methodologies
- Maintain updated knowledge on food labelling regulations by attending courses, webinars and use of regulatory agencies’ websites
- Stay current with SAP methodology and best practices for PLM/ IPD implementations.
The Recipe For Success
- Completion of university degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or other relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in the Food Manufacturing industry
- Working knowledge of Food Regulations, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Product Development
- Food science certificate
- Extensive experience working with SAP master data, including Material Master, BOMs, Routings, and Documents.
- Knowledge of ingredient labeling regulations
- Knowledge of ESHA Genesis nutrition software program
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and consistency
- Excellent organizational skills, dependable, able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Proficient in computer literacy e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Able to take direction, dependable, work well with others as well as independently
- Maintain current knowledge of HC, FDA, Food Safety, Quality Assurance Programs, and other International Food Labelling regulations and SAP methodologies for PLM/IPD implementation
Preferred
- 3+ years of experience in SAP PLM/IPD implementations, with a strong focus on master data.
- Experience with SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) is a strong asset.
- Certificate in Food Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, or Food Law, Food Safety
- SAP certification in PLM or related modules is preferred.
What We Can Offer
- As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
- Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Give and Go Candidate Privacy Policy
About Give and Go Prepared Foods
Give & Go has been baking the products our consumers and retailers love since 1989.
Today, we are a leader in mini-treats within the in-store bakery of retailers across North America.
As a proud business unit of Mondelēz International, and 11 facilities serving North America, Give & Go is a Canadian manufacturer of fully-finished, sweet baked goods for every season and across four key consumer consumption occasions: Celebration Solutions, Breakfast Solutions, Everyday Treats and Better For You Snacking.
We market our solutions under our proprietary brands: two-bite®, Create-A-Treat®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse®, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.®.
We strive to remain at the forefront of innovation, both in product development and retailer solutions, based on consumer research and a deep understanding of our retail partners’ needs. Our indulgent, high-quality baked goods are sold to leading retailers and food service operators across Canada, United States, Mexico, Europe, Australia and Japan.
We pride ourselves in our values of Respect, Direct Communication, Quality, Accountability and Safety to fulfill our company motto of being "Great People, Baking Great Products, For A Great Future!"
SAP IPD Functional Consultant – Master Data Focus - 6 Month Contract
About the role
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™ It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future
Job Overview SAP IPD Functional Consultant will support the implementation and optimization of SAP/ Integrated Product Development (IPD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. This role will focus on master data collection, migration, product structure management, and cross-functional integration across product development, procurement, manufacturing and supply chain domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements related to product lifecycle and master data.
- Schedule and conduct meetings to understand data needs
- Understand integration points with other systems/ modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP, PLM)
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or compliance issues in existing master data practices
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) guidelines, data lifecycle policies that cover data creation, modification, storage, archiving and deletion
- Collaborate with SAP technical consultants and developers to implement solutions
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness and up to date information of finished goods components data in the system.
- Collect and review documents from ingredient suppliers and ensure that information of existing ingredients aligns with G&G standards and government regulations
- Communicate relevant updates and changes to stakeholders that impact products or process
- Support data migration activities including mapping, cleansing, validation and reconciliation
- Ensure alignment of master data standards across product development, manufacturing, and logistics
- Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues related to IPD/PLM and master data
- Provide training and documentation for end-users and data stewards
- Stay informed of new food regulations and SAP methodologies
- Maintain updated knowledge on food labelling regulations by attending courses, webinars and use of regulatory agencies’ websites
- Stay current with SAP methodology and best practices for PLM/ IPD implementations.
The Recipe For Success
- Completion of university degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or other relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in the Food Manufacturing industry
- Working knowledge of Food Regulations, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Product Development
- Food science certificate
- Extensive experience working with SAP master data, including Material Master, BOMs, Routings, and Documents.
- Knowledge of ingredient labeling regulations
- Knowledge of ESHA Genesis nutrition software program
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and consistency
- Excellent organizational skills, dependable, able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Proficient in computer literacy e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Able to take direction, dependable, work well with others as well as independently
- Maintain current knowledge of HC, FDA, Food Safety, Quality Assurance Programs, and other International Food Labelling regulations and SAP methodologies for PLM/IPD implementation
Preferred
- 3+ years of experience in SAP PLM/IPD implementations, with a strong focus on master data.
- Experience with SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) is a strong asset.
- Certificate in Food Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, or Food Law, Food Safety
- SAP certification in PLM or related modules is preferred.
What We Can Offer
- As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
- Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Give and Go Candidate Privacy Policy
About Give and Go Prepared Foods
Give & Go has been baking the products our consumers and retailers love since 1989.
Today, we are a leader in mini-treats within the in-store bakery of retailers across North America.
As a proud business unit of Mondelēz International, and 11 facilities serving North America, Give & Go is a Canadian manufacturer of fully-finished, sweet baked goods for every season and across four key consumer consumption occasions: Celebration Solutions, Breakfast Solutions, Everyday Treats and Better For You Snacking.
We market our solutions under our proprietary brands: two-bite®, Create-A-Treat®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse®, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.®.
We strive to remain at the forefront of innovation, both in product development and retailer solutions, based on consumer research and a deep understanding of our retail partners’ needs. Our indulgent, high-quality baked goods are sold to leading retailers and food service operators across Canada, United States, Mexico, Europe, Australia and Japan.
We pride ourselves in our values of Respect, Direct Communication, Quality, Accountability and Safety to fulfill our company motto of being "Great People, Baking Great Products, For A Great Future!"