Master Data Lead

Lactalis LAG•Buffalo, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lactalis USA is seeking a Master Data Lead to be located in Buffalo, NY. This role is responsible for overseeing key processes and projects related to the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of master data (customers, vendors, material) within the ERP system. The Master Data Lead will collaborate with various departments to ensure business operations align with SAP Core Model design and Lactalis corporate goals. This position involves leading cross-functional discussions to gather business requirements for master data maintenance process improvements, working with both internal and external customers to align duties with company goals and values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Majors in degree in information science, data management, computer science or related field is preferred.
5+ years of experience as Master Data Analyst or Data Engineer is preferred.
Experience working with SAP master data.
In depth knowledge of principles, concepts of Managing master data quality data in key systems.
Adept at development and documentation of processes with other functional data owners to support ongoing data maintenance and sustaining data integrity.
Sustain data quality.
Capability to identify areas for data quality improvements and help to resolve master data problems through the appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies.
Good personal computer and business solutions skills.
Good communication skills to communicate with customers, team members, external data providers, and management.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and develop long-term strategies for process improvement.
Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and environments.
Initiative: Proactive in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement.
Strong analytical skills: a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements.
Significant relevant experience working with virtual and/or matrix teams and ability to effectively communicate/collaborate in this environment.
Cross-functional teams - experience working in a cross-cultural team and significant experience working with senior leadership.
Communications: excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of Partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts.
Organization skills: it is an imperative skill to be organized to effectively manage/oversee the various activities and tasks required to achieve project goals and objectives.
Communication Management: Facilitate effective communication among project team members, develop effective working relationships with all key stakeholders including Business Leaders, Business Process Owners (US & Corporate) Functional Leads (USIT, Corporate, System Integrator).
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and change logs. Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for stakeholders and senior management.

Responsibilities

Responsible for development and documentation of processes with business data stewards to support operations.
Define and implement master data strategy, policies, controls, and programs to ensure the enterprise data is accurate, secure, and reliable, working in collaboration with technical and business subject matter experts.
Identify areas for data quality improvements and help to resolve data quality problems. Able to identify errors and correct them timely. Able to suggest process control or process design strategies.
Responsible for data profiling, cleansing and data validation within SAP S/4 and MDM tool.
Assists in data management, governance, and data quality of master data requirements with other functional data owners to ensure functional master data integrity across the operations.
Work closely with the business/IT to ensure alignment of master data rules and the operations of the application meet all requirements.
Conducts data cleaning to rid the system of old, unused data, or duplicate data for better management and quicker access.
Leads documentation of new processes, data standards etc. with technical and functional teams.
Actively engage with business in sustaining approved Master Data Management processes.
Actively engage with business and IT for a successful S4/HANA Data Migration.
Creating, updating, and deleting master data in S4.
Work with team leads to write and maintain standard operating procedures for various master data lifecycle scenarios (create, update, extend, block, unblock, mark for deletion) based on business need.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve errors and assist other team members or business partners with related master data issues raised.
Proactively cleanse key master data to block inactive records, block duplicate information, establish business partner relationships.
Review master data requests for adherence to standards and maintained within requirements and with quality.
Communicate and liaise with business units to thoroughly understand business requirements and impact of master data changes.
Train new MDM team members.
Point of contact and responsible for the coordination of all data-related tasks and activities for LAG.