Tanya Bawden
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dynamic SAP Master Data Consultant with proven success in FMCG environments, specializing in data management & migration. Specialist in SAP S/4HANA Master Data, I drive continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring 100% data accuracy during critical project phases. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP Master Data Consultant Supply Chain
Sigma Healthcare
Clayton, Australia
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Completed responsibilities during 12-week contract to ensure project objectives were met.
- Executed migration of over 8,000 materials from legacy system to SAP S4 HANA using Migration Cockpit.
- Collated, analysed, and converted data from custom legacy ERP for SAP load readiness.
- Managed Material Master, PIR, Listing/Exclusions, Long text, Sales price conditions, Dangerous Goods, Classification, and Additive cost.
- Reported new functioning materials to business units to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Performed testing on new material configurations like Buy In Direct2Store and Free with Purchase.
- Evaluated interface functionality with external programs including custom online ordering platform Connect and IBP/EWM.
SAP Business Analyst
Asahi Beverages
Southbank, Australia
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported project objectives during 10-month contract by aligning deliverables with stakeholder needs.
- Provided SME guidance on Power App design and build for single source data collection for SAP Material Create to replace Excel and email processes.
- Finalized testing phase for Stage 1 of Power App, ensuring readiness for user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Led UAT for Stage 1, ensuring stakeholder feedback was incorporated.
- Conducted gap analysis for Stage 2 to integrate two business unit processes into a unified data collection system.
- Developed design for Stage 2’s single source data collection in Power App build.
- Engaged with business unit stakeholders to validate and confirm all requirements were met.
SAP Master Data Analyst
Bulla Dairy
Derrimut, Australia
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Short Term Contract - 5 months
- Maintained master data in alignment with company protocols, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Managed bills of materials, routings, production versions, and material masters to support efficient production processes.
- Developed packing instructions and maintained source lists for procurement.
- Executed master data extraction reporting to provide insights for decision-making and resource allocation.
- Data Analysis and cleansing/Updating
- Training Master Data team members in Material Mgt Master Data tasks
SAP Implementation Project/Business Process Improvement
Sigma Healthcare
Clayton, Australia
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Master Data SME - Implementation of SAP S4 HANA for Project Unify, ensuring on-time delivery in August 2021.
- Assisted in Go Live phase as Master Data SME for Materials and Purchasing functionalities.
- Delivered Hypercare support post Go Live as SME for Master Data, facilitating smooth operations across domains including Materials and Sales Pricing.
- Supported Dress Rehearsal for data migration as SME in MM/PP Master Data, contributing to successful transition.
- Transformed legacy ERP data into SAP Ready to Load format for MM and PP modules.
- Conducted UAT for Master Data, Procurement, Planning, and Sales Pricing transactions.
- Developed streamlined processes for Enterprise Data Management team to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed project contract over 2.5 years, ensuring adherence to guidelines and timely delivery.
- Evaluated business requirements and designed solutions utilizing JIRA and Power BI for data analysis.
Owner/Operator Farrier
In Stryde Hoof Care
Goulburn Valley, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Executed treatment protocols for Laminitis and Navicular conditions, contributing to recovery and well-being of equine patients.
- Delivered specialized equine rehabilitation services, improving hoof care practices for optimal equine health.
- Compiled reports for veterinary management protocols, aiding in improved patient outcomes and informed decision-making.
Master Data Coordinator
Campbell Arnotts
Lemnos, Victoria, Australia
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Coordinated migration of MM, PP QM Master Data to SAP, achieving all deadlines with 100% data accuracy at Go Live.
- Acted as Power User SME for Master Data throughout three-year Project Harmony lifespan.
- Managed routine Master Data change requests with 100% accuracy, ensuring seamless support across departments.
- Created and maintained BOMs, Master Recipes, Production Versions, and Material/Vendor/Resource Masters.
- Consolidated data from two companies to standardize processes across operations.
- Trained staff on SAP processes, ensuring data integrity and accuracy through stakeholder engagement.
- Developed audit process for product recipes, gaining approval from World HQ Audit Team.
- Collaborated with CI teams to enhance efficiency using LEAN principles in plant and administration processes.
Business Support Officer
Goulburn - Murray Water
Tatura, Australia
01.2008 - 12.2009
- BUDGETS – Provided budget admin support to entire Engineering Services department
- RESTRUCTURE – Assisted in the major restructure of the Technical Services Division from 6 individual sections to 3 main streams
- Administrative support to the Facilities Mgt, Construction, Electrical/Mechanical, Dams, GIS and Engineering leadership teams
- Document/Spreadsheet/PowerPoint creation for staff within the Technical Engineering Services Division
- Report creation from several different Databases/programs for Managers in Engineering Services
Customer Service Coordinator
Incitec Pivot
Congupna RSC, Australia
01.2007 - 12.2007
- CUSTOMER SERVICE – processing of all Sales Orders for customer orders. First Point of Contact – Phone, In person, Electronic
- PURCHASING – SAP raised & processed PO's, Interplant for stock replenishment & for site amenities.
- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – processed incoming mail/invoices into SAP for payment.
- JSA – Assisted with development of Job Safety Analysis for a variety of site-specific tasks.
Purchasing Manager
Therapon Pty Ltd
Burwood, Australia
01.2001 - 12.2006
- PURCHASING - Sole responsibility for the supply chain/purchasing of over 11,500 individual line items from 151 separate suppliers. Processed all incoming invoices/delivery dockets.
- STOCK TAKE - Coordinated annual stock take and completed data entry during stock take.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE (previous role in same company) – First Point of Call via Phone/Fax & Email, Order processing into Arrow accounting program.
Yearling/Broodmare Manager
Sutton Grange TB Stud
Sutton Grange, Australia
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Cared for 75 horses daily
- Prepared up to 20 young horses for annual yearling and weanling TB sales at Inglis, Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Magic Millions in Queensland
- Supervised staff in animal care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated veterinary services for routine check-ups and emergency procedures.
Snr Surgical Veterinary Nurse
Sandown Vet Clinic
Sandown, Australia
01.1998 - 12.2001
Snr Equine Surgical Nurse
Bendigo Animal Hospital
White Hills, Australia
01.1995 - 12.1998
Education
Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing - LEAN Principles
TAFE Qld
Qld01-2013
Australian Certified Equine Hoof Care Practitioner -
ACHEP
Tasmania01.2013
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA & ECC6
- Master Data management
- SAP materials management
- Data migration strategies
- User acceptance testing (UAT)
- Test script creation
- Data analysis expertise
- Power BI reporting
- LEAN & Six SIGMA principles
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Business process modeling
- Visio & Signavio
- Signavio process mapping
- Microsoft Excel & Office Suite
- SharePoint collaboration
- SOP development
- Stakeholder collaboration
Professional References
- Mr Gary Lee, EDM Team Lead – Enterprise Data Mgt – Sigma Healthcare (Previous), 0419 574 960, gary_m_lee@hotmail.com
- Kylie Price, (Previous) Project Mgr. – Project Unify - Sigma Healthcare (Current) Project Manager - Paragon Care, 0419 523 310, kylie.price@paragoncare.com.au
Qualifications Education
- Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing MSA41108 (LEAN Principles), TAFE Qld, 2012
- Australian Certified Equine Hoof Care Practitioner – ACHEP, Tasmania, 2013
- VCE, Heatherhill Secondary College, Victoria.
- Current Victorian Manual Car Licence
Personal Information
Hobbies: Photography, Cooking, Four Wheel Driving & Camping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SAP Master Data Consultant Supply Chain
Sigma Healthcare
07.2025 - 09.2025
SAP Business Analyst
Asahi Beverages
09.2024 - 06.2025
SAP Master Data Analyst
Bulla Dairy
12.2023 - 04.2024
SAP Implementation Project/Business Process Improvement
Sigma Healthcare
12.2020 - 06.2023
Owner/Operator Farrier
In Stryde Hoof Care
01.2012 - 12.2020
Master Data Coordinator
Campbell Arnotts
02.2009 - 12.2013
Business Support Officer
Goulburn - Murray Water
01.2008 - 12.2009
Customer Service Coordinator
Incitec Pivot
01.2007 - 12.2007
Purchasing Manager
Therapon Pty Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2006
Yearling/Broodmare Manager
Sutton Grange TB Stud
01.1999 - 12.2001
Snr Surgical Veterinary Nurse
Sandown Vet Clinic
01.1998 - 12.2001
Snr Equine Surgical Nurse
Bendigo Animal Hospital
01.1995 - 12.1998
Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing - LEAN Principles
TAFE Qld
Australian Certified Equine Hoof Care Practitioner -
ACHEP