Item Master Specialist

Atmos Energy • Dallas, TX

7d

About The Position

The Item Master Specialist processes item setup requests, change requests, and data corrections, and creates, updates, and deactivates item records in the ERP system according to established procedures and governance standards. The role maintains critical item attributes and enforces data standards, naming conventions, and business rules.

The specialist collaborates with Product Standards and Quality, Engineering, and Suppliers to ensure item requests receive appropriate review and approval and include pertinent attributes. The position monitors data quality, audits item records for inaccuracies, duplicates, and omissions, maintains governance documentation, and serves as a subject matter expert for item master processes and system functionality. It also investigates data issues, identifies process improvements, and supports audits, compliance activities, and reporting.

Requirements

• Either a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and three years of related professional experience; or a high school diploma or GED and five years of related progressively responsible experience.
• Related experience must be in item management, master data, product data administration, procurement operations, or a related function.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers and explain technical or complex concepts.
• Ability to apply research methods and/or advanced statistical and/or accounting methods.
• Basic computer skills to use various software applications for developing documents, reports, and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Review and process item setup requests, change requests, and data corrections in a timely manner.
• Create, update, and deactivate item records in the ERP system in accordance with established procedures and governance standards.
• Maintain item attributes, including descriptions, classifications, units of measure, commodity codes, pricing information, sourcing details, inventory settings, and product hierarchies.
• Enforce data standards, naming conventions, and business rules.
• Collaborate with Product Standards and Quality, Engineering, and Suppliers to support review and approval of new item requests, gather required attributes, and stay informed about changes.
• Monitor item master data quality and conduct regular audits to identify inaccurate, duplicate, or incomplete records across ERP and related business systems.
• Maintain documentation of data governance policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for item master data processes and system functionality.
• Investigate and resolve data-related issues affecting business operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline item creation and maintenance processes.
• Support audits, compliance activities, and reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time