Master Data Management Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Master Data Management Specialist will be responsible for the proper configuration, setup, organization and creation of SAP Master Materials Records (MMR) for the planning, procurement, use and control according to company needs and customer requirements. The position will oversee the organization and classification of bill of materials, operation routings, product hierarchy, MRP parameters and other relevant classifications. The Master Data Managenment Specialist (MDM Specialist) will also focus on setting up, creating, maintaining, updating and organizing the master material records by collaborating with all applicable parties for the proper Product Lifecycle Management. With a emphasis on supporting production requirements, quicker new product launches, elimination and control of duplicate record, this role will need to engage with other G+D sites and material central teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Master Data Management Specialist will be responsible for the proper configuration, setup, organization, creation and maintenance of systems’ Master Data for the materials, planning, production (including Bill of Materials and Routings), for warehousing and, shipping.
• Play an active role in Design Review (DSR) meetings to ensure proper Sales Order Configuration setup.
• Creation of fix materials for those products not supported by product catalogues.
• Verifying accuracy of MMR with regard to sales orders and applicable production orders.
• Troubleshoot issues with materials, configurations, orders, etc.
• Transact proper material introduction into SAP thru ProPLMClient from ProNovia.
• Manage the access and roles to systems & applications (Authorizations), e.g. SAP ECC.
• Foresee the necessary changes for variant configuration objects to adapt them better to business needs and request them to central.
• Support production requirements, quicker new product launches, elimination and control of duplicate records.
• Support the introduction of new systems specially in the data consistency side of it and the testing.
• Support the creation and distribution of reports as required.
• Documenting SAP processes related to Master Data. Develop and deliver clear, concise, and effective end user training and associated training materials.
• Partners with department managers to fully understand user functionality, pain points, and areas with opportunity for improvement. Provide training and extensive support to end-users, ensuring optimal utilization of the implemented SAP and other systems’ functionalities.
• Prepare reports, or deliver presentations, about their recommended approach (or modifications), including creation of proposals to change current SAP ePayments template and specifying benefit evaluation. Deployment of approved changes & functionalities in the organization.
• Collaborate with Finance for costing related topics.
• Assurance of local process adherence according to the established “template”.
• Continues to learn and develop technical SAP and business expertise.
• Establish and maintain a North American key user community (US and Canada) and foster and exchange with other global key user communities

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1+ years of Master Data management.
• 1+ years of SAP experience would be a plus.
• Strong Excel and database building/navigating skills.
• Methodic, precise person. Able to manage large sets of data.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to effectively operate in any organizational structure and interface with all levels of the organization. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately.

The pay range for this position is $82,000 - $88,000 per year and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.