Master Data Analyst

1010 Applied Fluid Power Holdings, LLC•Lenexa, KS

15h

About The Position

The Master Data Analyst is Applied Fluid Power's hands-on owner of data quality and a key steward of the company's enterprise master data strategy. The role maintains the integrity of the Golden Record across systems that use master data, including Prophet 21, SolidWorks, VEST, CPQ, the Hydradyne Web Shop, training and content platforms, and future business systems. Working with system owners, business leaders, and functional teams, the analyst promotes consistent data definitions, structures, and exchange processes while accommodating each application's requirements. The role owns day-to-day governance, maintenance, cleansing, reporting, and continuous improvement of customer, vendor, item, and product information across Applied Fluid Power's subsidiaries. It supports AFP's three-year data strategy by ensuring accurate, consistent, and reliable data for business systems, integrations, analytics, eCommerce platforms, and emerging AI capabilities. As a member of Applied Fluid Power's Data & AI team, the Master Data Analyst serves as the operational steward of the enterprise master data foundation. The position contributes to the evolution of AFP's enterprise data strategy, with its primary responsibility being execution of the governance, discipline, and continuous improvement needed to maintain a trusted Golden Record and support long-term data objectives.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with ERP, PIM, MDM, or other enterprise business systems.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience managing, maintaining, or analyzing large volumes of master data.
Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, including the ability to work accurately with detailed datasets.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data quality, accuracy, and process discipline.
Experience creating reports, dashboards, or data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and business units.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Prophet 21 (P21), Epicor, Product Information Management (PIM), or Master Data Management (MDM) platforms.
Experience with data governance, data quality management, cleansing, or remediation initiatives.
Familiarity with distribution, manufacturing, industrial products, procurement, inventory, or customer master data processes.
Basic SQL, query development, or database reporting experience.
Experience supporting multi-site, multi-subsidiary, or enterprise-scale organizations.

Responsibilities

Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the Golden Record across ERP, PIM, engineering, eCommerce, quoting, and other enterprise platforms.
Create, maintain, enrich, and govern customer, vendor, item, and product master data according to established data standards.
Ensure consistent data definitions, structures, and relationships across systems while supporting the requirements of individual business applications.
Identify recurring data quality issues, process gaps, and governance opportunities, and escalate recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement.
Conduct routine audits and validation to identify duplicates, inconsistencies, missing attributes, and other data quality risks.
Lead and execute data cleansing, remediation, consolidation, and mass-update initiatives across master data domains.
Develop, maintain, and monitor data quality metrics, scorecards, and reports measuring completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
Support testing, validation, and user acceptance activities for master data processes, integrations, and system enhancements.
Maintain and enrich product information in AFP's PIM environment for operational, commercial, and digital business needs.
Manage supplier-provided product attributes and align them with enterprise data standards and system requirements.
Support new item onboarding, catalog expansion, and product data initiatives across AFP's subsidiary network.
Partner with stakeholders to improve the quality, usability, and consistency of product and supplier data across platforms.
Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and analyses supporting data governance, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
Perform ad hoc data analysis to support business decisions and identify master data trends, risks, and opportunities.
Translate complex data findings into actionable insights for business leaders, system owners, and functional teams.
Document and maintain standard operating procedures, data standards, and governance processes.
Partner with system owners, business leaders, and functional teams to ensure consistent and effective data exchange across enterprise platforms.
Collaborate with Data & AI, Operational Excellence, IT, and business stakeholders on enterprise data initiatives and strategic priorities.
Serve as a subject matter resource for master data governance, quality, and reporting practices.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution and execution of AFP's enterprise data strategy.