Sr Specialist - Data Managment
About The Position
The Data Steward II independently manages complex master data activities while ensuring data quality, governance compliance, and operational support across assigned data domains. The role analyzes and resolves complex data issues, performs root cause analysis, and works directly with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve data quality. It applies governance standards to non-routine scenarios, identifies process improvements, supports less complex issues as an experienced resource, and maintains high productivity and data accuracy. The position supports master data maintenance across domains such as items, suppliers, customers, finance, and locations. It also supports data cleansing and enrichment, enterprise initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, data migration and validation, and the onboarding and training of new Data Stewards. Travel of up to 10% may be required. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Work is performed in a typical office environment and may involve standing, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds, and sitting for extended periods.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience supporting enterprise master data maintenance within an ERP environment, including one or more master data domains such as item, supplier, customer, finance, or location.
- Demonstrated experience resolving complex data issues, performing root cause analysis, and partnering with business stakeholders.
- Experience supporting data quality, data governance, process improvement, or enterprise initiatives such as ERP implementations and mergers and acquisitions.
- Experience working with large datasets in a shared services or ticket-based environment.
- Strong understanding of master data management, data governance frameworks, and data quality principles.
- Experience with ERP and/or Master Data Management systems such as Oracle, SAP, or MDG, or similar systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a queue-based environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Working knowledge of operations, procurement, supply chain, finance, or related business processes.
- Ability to interpret and apply governance standards to complex business scenarios.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across business functions.
- Continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Ability to mentor peers on routine processes and business rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field; alternatively, 5+ years of relevant experience in Master Data, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related business function may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Oracle eBusiness Suite or other enterprise ERP systems.
- Working knowledge of SQL or other data analysis and reporting tools.
- Experience supporting data quality, data governance, or master data initiatives.
- Experience documenting business processes, procedures, and work instructions.
- Experience participating in system implementations, upgrades, or testing activities.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale data conversion efforts.
- Professional certification in data management, ERP systems, or business process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Independently resolve complex master data requests and exceptions.
- Analyze data quality issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Coordinate issue resolution with stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
- Interpret and apply governance standards to non-routine business scenarios.
- Identify recurring data issues and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
- Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and standardization efforts for an assigned data domain.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise initiatives, including data migration and validation.
- Assist with onboarding and training new Data Stewards.
- Recommend process improvements to improve data quality, efficiency, and customer experience.
- Identify opportunities to improve documentation, business rules, and operational procedures.
- Serve as an escalation resource for complex master data questions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
