Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.

In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.



The Material Master Data Associate is responsible for the comprehensive management of material master data within their assigned territory. This includes overseeing all facets of material setup and support for corporate demand planning, account services, sourcing, logistics, social compliance, security, brand operations, and finance. The specialist ensures the accuracy and integrity of material data, which is critical for optimizing business processes and achieving organizational goals. This role requires a high level of expertise in data management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and support the company's strategic initiatives.

Primary Duties:

• Ensure the accurate and timely setup and maintenance of material data, including sales status updates, to support corporate demand planning and logistics.

• Manage vendor accounts, ensuring all relevant information is up-to-date and compliant with company standards.

• Extend sales views to appropriate regions to optimize market reach and sales performance based on forecasting.

• Create and maintain Costing & Pricing (CAP), purchase info (PIRS), and source lists for materials, ensuring accurate financial data and cost management.

• Oversee the setup, extensions and maintenance of articles for retail, including vendor UPC creation and maintenance, to ensure product availability and compliance.

• Review label data errors, investigate root causes, and implement necessary steps to resolve issues, ensuring data integrity.

• Generate and maintain UPCs, sales, and purchase grids, ensuring accurate product identification and tracking.

• Analyze data, complete system updates, and generate reports to support decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Partner with relevant parties to enter, coordinate and complete transfer orders, optimizing inventory management and logistics. Updating future transfer maintenance as needed for optimal planning and shipping of transfer orders

• Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a college degree is preferred. Experience with SAP Material Master is a plus.

• A minimum of two years of experience in a business environment.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel functions, formulas, and pivot tables.

• High degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrate resilience and maintain a high level of professionalism in high-pressure situations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of material data while effectively managing complex tasks and deadlines.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely and accurate completion of responsibilities.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

Working Conditions:

U.S. Remote. Must be located either in IN, OH or MI. May be required to attend in-person meetings.

Salary Minimum

$14.72

Salary Maximum

$19.32

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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