Master Data Specialist

Reporting to the SVP of Operations, the Master Data Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the master data set within the organization's ERP system (Netsuite). This role involves ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of master data across various business areas. The analyst collaborates with different departments to implement data standards, maintain data integrity, and support business processes through effective data management. Effective collaboration and a change management bias are essential toward identifying and communicating insights and potential upstream/downstream impacts to changes and updates.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Data Management and Quality Assurance:

• Maintain and update master data in the ERP system, including but not limited to customer d, vendor, item, and pricing data.
• Perform regular data quality checks and audits to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and implement data cleansing and data enrichment strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments such as Finance, Sales, Sourcing, Product Development, and IT to understand their data requirements.
• Assist in integrating ERP data with other business systems and platforms.
• Provide training and support to end-users on data entry and data management best practices.

Data Governance and Standards:

• Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain data standards and definitions for master data elements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy and protection regulations.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate reports and dashboards to monitor data quality and integrity.
• Analyze data trends and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Identify areas for data-driven improvements and efficiencies.

Project Management:

• Participate in ERP implementation or upgrade projects.
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure master data requirements are met.
• Manage data migration and integration activities during system transitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of related experience in data management, within an ERP environment.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle/Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, AX2012 etc.) and their data structures.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI, TM1).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong influential and facilitation skills to collaborate across various teams and process areas
• Self‐driven and eager to learn
• Discipline in process execution
• Process oriented, with experience in cross‐functional/end‐to‐end process mapping
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously