Sr. Specialist, Supply Chain Master Data

NextDecade•Brownsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecadeâs common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol âNEXT.â NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced SAP Master Data Specialist with deep expertise in Materials Management (MM) to join our team supporting our RGLNG facility in Brownsville, Texas. This critical role will focus on ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and optimization of all materials master data within our SAP S/4HANA environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and governing material master records while supporting procurement, inventory management, and supply chain operations in the LNG industry. This position is located in Brownsville, TX at the Rio Grande LNG site (RGLNG). Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in supply chain management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
In lieu of bachelorâs degree, 8+ years of verifiable SAP MM master data experience
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on SAP MM module experience with focus on master data management, including proficiency in key MM transactions
Knowledge of SAP MM configuration including material types, valuation areas, and account determination
Experience with data migration tools (LSMW, BAPI, BDC) and mass maintenance techniques
Understanding of integration points with FI-CO, PP, PM, QM modules
Proficiency in Excel, SAP Query, and reporting tools
Understanding of industry-specific material categories (pipes, valves, instrumentation, rotating equipment)
Familiarity with industry standards and specifications (ASME, API, ISO)
Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and regulatory compliance
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, able to manage multiple priorities independently, communicate effectively across teams, drive process improvements, and maintain a strong internal customer focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP S/4HANA or recent migration from ECC to S/4HANA preferred
SAP certification in Materials Management (C_TS452_2021 or similar)
Experience with SAP Ariba integration for procurement processes
Previous experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, or energy sector strongly preferred
Knowledge of GHS classification for hazardous materials
Knowledge of SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) or similar MDM solutions is a plus
Familiarity with extended warehouse management (EWM) concepts
Six Sigma or process improvement certification
Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) given proximity to Mexico border

Responsibilities

Create and maintain material master records across all relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP, Accounting, Plant/Storage, Warehouse Management)
Manage material types, material groups, and valuation classes specific to LNG operations (spare parts, consumables, chemicals, equipment, MRO items)
Configure and maintain procurement-related fields including purchasing groups, source lists, and info records
Ensure proper setup of MRP parameters, safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizing procedures
Maintain unit of measure conversions, batch management settings, and serial number profiles
Maintain and update MRP-related parameters in SAP (lot sizes, lead times, safety stock, reorder points, planning strategies).
Monitor, analyze, and execute MRP results to ensure material availability for customer demand.
Collaborate with Warehouse Staff, Maintenance Planners, and Procurement Staff to resolve exceptions and shortages identified by MRP runs.
Support optimization of inventory levels and planning accuracy through data-driven adjustments.
Implement and enforce material master data governance policies and procedures
Conduct regular data quality audits using SAP standard reports (MM60, MMBE, MB52) and custom queries
Identify and resolve duplicate materials, obsolete records, and data inconsistencies
Manage material master change requests through defined workflows and approval processes
Coordinate mass maintenance activities using LSMW, MM17, or other mass update tools
Ensure seamless integration between MM and other modules (FI, CO, PP, PM, QM, EWM)
Collaborate with warehouse teams on inventory management processes (goods receipt, goods issue, stock transfers)
Support MRP runs and procurement planning activities
Assist in physical inventory counts and cycle counting processes
Generate standard and custom reports for inventory valuation, slow-moving materials, and stock analysis
Create and maintain dashboards for material master KPIs using SAP Analytics Cloud or similar tools
Support month-end closing activities related to materials management
Provide data analysis for procurement optimization and inventory reduction initiatives