Master Data Analyst (12-month contract)

Champion Petfoods Europe•Louisville, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Champion Petfoods is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Master Data Analyst for a 12-month contract to join their Project Management Office (PMO). In a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment, clean, consistent, and structured data is the foundation of efficient operations, accurate reporting, and successful new product launches. This role will be responsible for the accuracy, quality, and lifecycle management of critical business data domains, acting as the bridge between strategic project milestones and the technical execution of Master Data Management (MDM). The Master Data Analyst works out of their Corporate office in Louisville (CO), Nashville (TN) or Edmonton (AB) and works a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-person.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Master Data Specialist, or Product Information Analyst, ideally within a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or manufacturing company.
Foundational understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts (data governance, stewards, owners, schemas, and hierarchies).
Meticulous Attention to Detail: A natural instinct to spot and fix data discrepancies.
Collaboration & Communication: Excellent cross-functional communication skills to follow up with team members across different departments and hold others accountable for data deadlines.
Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive attitude that thrives on resolving "rabbit holes" of data confusion and building efficient, standardized processes.
Project Management Orientation: Ability to manage multiple priorities and align data-related tasks with strict project timelines.
Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, JD Edwards) and PLM/MDM software.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data cleaning functions).

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) or PMO collaboration software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute the hands-on creation, maintenance, and modification of master data records across key domains, with a primary focus on the Product domain (product catalogs, packaging specs, formulation recipes, and hierarchies) as well as Customer, Supplier/Vendor, and Location domains.
Actively troubleshoot data entry errors and resolve naming inconsistencies (e.g., standardizing brand nomenclature like "Six Fish" vs. "6 Fish", "Recipe" vs. "RCP") to prevent downstream operational issues.
Perform regular data audits and execute cleansing procedures for obsolete, duplicate, or unused data to maintain a clean database.
Ensure all data-entry activities strictly adhere to established data standards, workflows, controls, and policies defined by the Master Data Manager and Finance Governance.
Collaborate with PMO Project Managers to track and coordinate master data readiness for New Product Introductions (NPI), stage-gate processes, and supply chain transitions.
Facilitate cross-functional data collection workflows. Partner closely with Business Data Stewards in Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure correct data inputs are gathered and uploaded in alignment with project timelines.
Assist the Master Data Manager and IT teams in gathering requirements, defining data structures, and ensuring smooth, automated master data integration across multiple enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, MDM tools).
Prepare regular status reports and dashboards regarding data readiness, quality metrics, and bottleneck areas to the PMO and Master Data Manager.
Assist in developing training materials and provide ongoing support to business users and Data Stewards on data management workflows and standard practices.
Identify and recommend areas for data quality improvements, process simplification, and automation opportunities within the PMO and broader business units.