Master Data Governance Analyst

Core Responsibilities:

Customer Master Data:

• Create, update, and manage customer master data in the SAP system.
• Work closely with sales, customer service, and credit teams to ensure customer information is accurate and current.
• Conduct regular audits of customer data to maintain high data quality standards.
• Monitor customer data quality and assist in data cleansing initiatives.

Material Master Data:

• Maintain and update material master data, including product descriptions, specifications, and classifications.
• Coordinate with production, inventory, supply chain, quality, and accounting teams to ensure material data accuracy.
• Perform data validation and cleansing to support efficient material management processes.

Data Quality and Standardization:

• Support data quality initiatives by identifying and resolving data quality issues.
• Ensure data standardization across different master data domains.

Projects and Improvement:

• Collaborate with project teams to integrate master data requirements into system implementation and enhancement projects.
• Participate in SAP implementation projects, process, and system changes.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, procurement, and sales, to address master data-related challenges.
• Communicate effectively with business leaders, providing insights and recommendations based on master data analysis.

Audits:

• Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external audit requirements.
• Implement audit recommendations to improve master data processes and controls.

Training and Documentation:

• Help develop and update training materials and conduct training sessions for team members on master data processes and best practices.

Qualified Candidates:

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• SAP experience is a must.
• Basic programming knowledge (VBA Macros/Python) is desired.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Language Proficiency:

• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Expert proficiency in Spanish.
• Basic proficiency in Portuguese is a plus.

Business Acumen:

• Strong understanding of business and financial concepts.

Soft Skills:

• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Adapt and remain flexible in dealing with different viewpoints and site differences. Effectively manage ambiguity.
• Be detail-oriented and measurement-driven.
• Understanding of the cultural and economic nuances of the Americas region.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing requests and priorities.
• Possess strong influencing skills and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of the enterprise.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to establish common ground for win-win outcomes.

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