Job Description

Master Data Lead

Your Manager: Master Data and Analytics Manager

Team:

Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Location:

Kilmalid, Dumbarton

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouet champagnes.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

Chivas Brothers,

the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio

Pernod Ricard UK

, which markets

,

sells and distributes our products in the UK market

Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail

, the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business.

The Absolut Group,

the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, 'conviviality' and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our

Chivas Brothers

business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.


The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered. In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management.


The Chivas Brothers Supply Chain team are based in Glasgow and Dumbarton and oversee all aspects of our supply chain including production & material planning, bill of materials management, demand planning, logistics, direct sourcing, and customer service.

Your unique contribution

The Master Data Lead is responsible for establishing and maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and quality of all key master data within the business systems that support our operations. Operating across multiple production facilities and storage sites, this role ensures the integrity of data relating to materials, packaging, bill of materials, suppliers, customers, production sites, and storage locations.


You will have six main areas of responsibility:

Leadership & Governance

Lead a team, driving development and engagement. Train stakeholders on data best practices and reporting tools.

Master Data Maintenance

Maintain accurate master data for raw materials (e.g., ingredients, flavors), packaging materials (e.g., bottles, cans, labels), finished goods, bills of materials (BOMs), and recipes/formulas. Manage master data for suppliers, production sites, storage locations, and distribution channels. Set up and maintain product hierarchies, SKU attributes, and pricing structures where applicable.

Data Governance & Strategy

Enforce master data governance policies, procedures, and controls. Standardise data across production facilities and warehouses.

Process Improvement & Systems

Streamline master data creation/change processes across ERP and other systems. Collaborate with IT to improve data integration across planning, production, quality, and inventory systems. Support new product introductions and seasonal launches with timely master data setup.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the main point of contact for all master data-related topics across for all stakeholders. Collaborate with the planning team to ensure data consistency across locations.

Reporting & Analytics

Maintain dashboards and reports to track data quality, completeness, and maintenance KPIs. Monitor and correct data issues proactively, minimizing disruption to production, planning, and customer service.

Who you'll be working with

Internally

, you'll collaborate with the wider Supply Chain team as well as other areas of Manufacturing, Production, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Experience in leading, training and/or coaching people. Strong Excel skills with experience in Master Data Management, configurations of MRP systems and strong working knowledge of ERP systems, within a manufacturing or supply chain environment. Experience of data governance, change control, project management and cross-functional collaboration, with strong communication skills. Detail-oriented with a structured and analytical approach with a proactive mindset and a passion for process improvement.

Our mix of benefits

For your

health

, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.


Our

lifestyle benefits

include 25 days' annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus 11 public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance and more!


You can access lots of

gifts & discounts,

including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.


We have regular

events

in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your

wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it

conviviality

! It's our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.


We're committed to conviviality, and with this, you'll be

Proud to Belong

to our Pernod Ricard family. You'll be

Empowered to Perform,

supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.


We combine all this with

our Commitment to Care:

we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We're committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as

'Createurs de Convivialite'.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves.


We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.


Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As 'Createurs de convivialite', we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.


In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.


In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.

Closing Date for Applications:

24th October 2025

Job Posting End Date:

2025-10-25

Target Hire Date

2026-01-05

Target End Date

: