Data Operations Specialist

NewMarket Services Corporation • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

NewMarket Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), and American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC). The Afton and Ethyl companies develop, manufacture, blend, and deliver chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world. AMPAC, with operations in the U.S., is a manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries.
Responsible for management of complex master data categories to ensure the effective use of SAP and other systems. Responsible for creating and reviewing master data processes globally. Lead and support master data and Power BI projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain typically acquired through several years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work productively in a cross functional team environment
• Influencing, negotiating and diplomacy skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrates strong organizational abilities, effectively prioritizing tasks, creating realistic timelines, and consistently meeting deadlines to ensure smooth workflow and high‑quality outcomes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to travel as required
• Skills, software knowledge and/or certifications specific to the industry/function
• Able to work independently
• Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS tools

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience of master data set up and proficiency in SAP
• Proficiency in Power BI
• Experience in project management and support
• For NewMarket, Afton or Ethyl employees, an appropriate combination of experiences that will support the required skill base may replace one or more of the specific experience requirements above.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure compliance with global guidelines and standards for the creation, maintenance, and use of master data
• Create and manage complex master data (Manufactured Finished Goods and Plant Masters)
• Design and develop solutions to deliver reliable, actionable data for decision-making
• Partner with various stakeholders to translate business requirements to technical specifications
• Lead global and regional master data and Power BI projects
• Backup and support other master data and Power BI team members
• Manage business priorities with regard to requested master data maintenance and Power BI activities.
• Responsible for the timely creation and modification of master data elements for worldwide requests of business partners, materials, bill of materials and other requested elements.
• Monitor and control key master data
• Act as Winshuttle script developer for master data department

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees.
• Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees