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Master Data Analyst

Solon, Ohio

Title: Master Data Analyst

Location: Solon, Ohio
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 6 months


POSITION SUMMARY: 

This Master Data Analyst plays a crucial role by leveraging SAP to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effective management of our material Master Data. Accurate and timely master data is key. This Analyst is responsible for driving these objectives across the functional groups within the Divisions.

Key activities of the Master Data Analyst include optimizing the Material Life Cycle and facilitating the overall Globe material master data process for a given division, making adjustments and enhancements as needed. They will also educate users on data standards, policies, and procedures.

This Analyst will collaborate with Division data owners across all functional teams (Supply Chain, Technical Production, Finance, and Marketing) to ensure data accuracy and timeliness, and provide expertise on definitions, cleansing tools, and workflow processes. They will initiate connections to Global Data Synchronization tools, allowing retailers visibility into product data.

Additionally, the Analyst will lead training efforts from a material Master Data perspective, resolve Key Performance Indicators, coordinate with affiliate markets, work on timely workflow processing, and test new tools to measure effectiveness and user ownership. They will also test new automation techniques to optimize resources within the Divisions. Furthermore, this associate will ensure that special projects impacting master data (e.g., data accuracy audits/validation, packaging changes, brand realignments) align with industry standards (GS1).



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Execute SAP Material Workflow Process, changes, extensions and activation of materials
  • Review & resolve data errors and determine the root cause
  • Continually review business processes and recommend improvements to align with division’s needs
  • Manage material life cycle process, health & validity checks, pre-activation of materials
  • Support and lead Master Data Mgmt software solutions and implementations
  • Audit and validate the quality and procedures associated with current master data
  • Communicate and educate cross function & depts on Master Data standards
  • Maintain Global Data Sync (GDS) data that is sent to customers (PDH & 1World Sync)
  • Manage the SKU Rationalization initiatives through the deactivation process
  • Respond and consult on outside customer challenges and inquiries regarding material master
  • Working with business users/owners to complete data mapping for clean and accurate transformation of data
  • Learn and understand the end-to-end data flow, including all cross functional connections and inputs with ability to articulate the flow clearly and succinctly to all levels of the organization
  • In addition to this work, this Analyst should work to pro-actively develop new procedures to support the health and sustainment of master data. This may include but is not limited to:
    o Educating users on data standards, policies, and procedures, including industry standards (GS1)
    o Work with-in the function to drive accuracy, timeliness, and provide expertise regarding definitions, cleansing tools and workflow processes.
    o Build and test new automation techniques to effectively utilize resources within the function and to make repetitive tasks less labor intensive.
    o Support new acquisitions, merger activities, and organization realignment activities, as needed
    o Aligning work within Supply Chain and with other NUSA master data team activities

Critical Experience/Education/Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience is required
  • Prior experience with an integrated ERP systems environment and required data dependencies is necessary
  • Strong system knowledge and personal computer skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite. Strong skills in Excel and Access

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

ABOUT FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!

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