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

- **Company:** Metallus Inc.
- **Location:** Canton, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $29,120.0 - $56,160.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Business Software, Customer Data Management, Data Governance, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Data Management
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59879227-manager-master-data-governance-and-inquiry-to-order-entry

## About the Role

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

## Description

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., * 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.