Specification Data Coordinator (Master Data Analyst)

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Overview

The Specification Data Coordinator is responsible for processing specification data that supports product creation within the defined R&D guidelines. The role is responsible for data integrity and adherence to the established R&D guidelines for Mars Wrigley Confectionary unit.

Key Responsibilities
- This role is accountable to input, modify and submit specifications data through the designed specification tools/systems.
- Ensures proper adherence to the established process within the agreed targets and within the agreed service level agreements.
- Maintains and ensures the accuracy of the data within the designated tools/systems.
- Documents any relevant work instructions, procedures, forms, process maps and updates training documents based on process or system design changes.
- Works with support of line manager and Data Governance Mgr for problem resolution and analysis for identified defects or projects related to specification data.
- Support testing and implementation of new systems and enhancements.

Context and Scope
- Creates and maintains specification related data for all MWC finished good items within required systems (GRD/Atlas, workflows, etc.).
- Evaluates data change requests to ensure compliance with business data processes and data quality standards; resolve compliance issues with requestors and users of data.
- Suggests improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.
- Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information.
- Has authority to block or delay a step if a critical information is missing or incorrect.
- Collaborates with R&D packaging, Supply Chain Master Data Operation and FE/Governance teams.

Qualifications
Education:

·  Required Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline

Knowledge/Experience
Minimum:

·  1 year background in supply chain, customer care, IT, data, R&D or Manufacturing systems
·  1 year ERP systems literacy, particularly in SAP
·  Demonstrated analytical competency

Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills

·  Understanding of R&D and Supply Chain systems and processes
·  Organizational, prioritization and independent decision making skills
·  Proficient computer skills, including and MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio); advanced in Excel to perform robust data transfer and integrity audits between systems
·  Preferred: SAP Master Data

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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