Master Data Compliance Specialist

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Position Overview:

The Master Data Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of master data within SAP. This role supports internal and external customers by managing centralized data components, including material masters, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, vendors, raw materials, finished goods, and other SAP information across multiple production facilities.

Working independently, you will be responsible for master data setup, maintenance, processes, and governance, ensuring information is accurate and consistent across the organization. The role also provides opportunities to support key business initiatives, including new acquisitions, software implementations, and future SAP upgrades such as S/4HANA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage quality of master data in an SAP environment
• Create, maintain and validate master data in an SAP environment, supporting all business processes including requirements for Year End and Budget
• Maintain material master data, bill of materials, routings. Calculating impact of changes and communicate to key stakeholders
• Manage GS1/1WorldSync process to upload new product data (Global Trade Item Numbers), maintain current product data, and assist in image certification
• Budget & Year-end – Manage material master data for Purchasing. Enter all new standards in SAP. Participate in cost rolls.
• Customer Vendor, banking setup.
• Responsible for vendor master creation/maintenance and also for important reporting processes (Stewardship/Circular Materials reporting)
• Reporting – Stats Canada reporting, Canadian Dairy Commission reporting, Stewardship/Circular Materials reporting.

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to those with a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
• Experience working with an ERP System
• Understanding of Master Data/Data Governance/Data Compliance
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
• You have the ability to communicate effectively (spoken and written) cross functionally with all areas of the organization. 

• Preference will be given to those with experience of SAP as well as someone who has worked in manufacturing/CPG environment or with Product Costing 
• Experience working with virtual teams an asset

Additional Information:

The role is hybrid (1–2 days onsite) and sits at the center of driving data quality, governance standards, and cross-functional data initiatives, including areas like material master data, BOM/routing management, and GS1/1WorldSync product data governance.

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. 

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.