Master Data Specialist

Hilton Food Group Plc•Brantford, ON

1d•CA$79,000 - CA$99,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Master Data Specialist ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of an organisation’s core data (e.g., customer, product, supplier info) across all systems, creating a "single source of truth." They develop data governance policies, lead data cleansing, and manage cross-functional data initiatives to support informed business decisions and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Technical ERP Expertise
High proficiency in systems like SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle
Data Management Knowledge: Experience in data governance, data cleansing, and data stewardship
Analytical Thinking: Strong attention to detail and Ability to identify data anomalies
Communication: Ability to train team and communicate technical data issues to stakeholders.
Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong drive and decision-making skills to get things done
Work well under pressure and with deadlines
Good communication skills to communicate with customers, team members, external data providers, and management
Capability to prioritize
Good skills in data administration, design, and architecture
Affinity with systems, data and numbers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Flexible attitude

Responsibilities

Define and enforce policies for data creation, updates, and deletion to ensure data integrity.
Responsible for collecting data required from the different departments (e.g. new product development).
Manage day-to-day maintenance of master data domains (products, customers, BOMs, vendor info).
Ensures that all Master Data of the different systems (e.g. EF4, Quintiq, Line Control, FoodsConnected and Agito) is aligned and up-to-date.
Monitor metrics, perform cleansing, and implement validation rules.
Collaborate with IT, operations, and business units to align data practices with system requirements.
Lead data migration, integration, and system upgrade projects.
Collect data for customers, vendors and materials.
Enter all collected data in ERP system as required.
Coordinate collection of data from different departments.
Improve the data collection process within the plant.
Help different departments understand what the data does in the system and why it is needed.
Be the key person within the business for all data related questions.
Conduct data cleaning to rid the system of old, unused data, or duplicate data for better management and quicker access.
Research, coordinate and install software releases and database integration.
For Finance, creation and maintenance of General Ledger accounts, Cost Centre departments in accordance with Group policy.