Junior Master Data Analyst

Aston Carter•Tampa, FL

4d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

This entry-level role focuses on master data management and offers the opportunity to work extensively with large data sets in a professional, highly visible department. The position creates and maintains master data records in SAP, supporting core business areas such as finance, supply chain, and materials. It is suited to a detail-oriented candidate who wants to build foundational SAP skills and grow within a manufacturing environment. The position is based in a professional headquarters environment in Tampa, Florida, and is described as hybrid. Standard business hours apply. Work is performed primarily on computers using SAP, Excel, ticketing systems, and vendor portals. The role is part of a master data department supporting finance, supply chain, materials, and other business functions. Depending on performance and business needs, there may be opportunities for contract extension or conversion to a longer-term role. This is a contract position. The pay range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation or sick leave. Eligibility and terms may depend on job classification, length of employment, and applicable plan or program terms.

Requirements

Experience working with large data sets, including data entry, validation, and analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including frequent use for data manipulation and reporting.
Interest in and aptitude for master data and structured data in business systems.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial and master data.
Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, Technical Services, finance, supply chain, and other business stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple requests and tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain data quality.
Foundational understanding of accounting concepts related to purchase orders, accruals, and vendor payments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal requestors and vendors.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, a data-related field, or a similar discipline, or equivalent experience working with large data sets and Excel.
Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment while contributing ideas for improvement.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience or academic projects involving data analysis, master data, or business systems.
Interest in developing foundational skills in SAP.
Exposure to or familiarity with SAP master data, including materials, Bills of Material, customers, vendors, and pricing.
Demonstrated desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility in a data-focused role.
Reporting experience or coursework related to business intelligence or data reporting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT to process purchasing requests by preparing purchase orders and managing requests in ticketing systems and vendor portals.
Partner with Technical Services to submit purchase quotes for approved hardware, software, and services requests, working with business stakeholders to verify appropriate coding.
Ensure timely and accurate purchase-order accruals by corresponding with requestors and following the organization’s accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts.
Work with business partners to resolve vendor inquiries about payment remittance details, misapplied payments, and outstanding balances.
Process business requests to create, update, and maintain accurate and complete master data records in SAP.
Manage and maintain SAP master data for materials, Bills of Material, customers, vendors, and pricing.
Use Excel to analyze, validate, and manipulate large data sets for master data and reporting needs.
Support reporting related to master data, purchasing, and accounting.
Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned to support master data and accounting functions.