SAP Plant Master Data Analyst

Job description

Overview:

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the creation and maintenance of bridge master data in plant specific. The PMDA needs to ensure smooth business operations through prompt and accurate master data preparation by working closely with the plant Data Coordinators/Key Users who are responsible for creating their domain data like BOMs, Routings, PIR, SL, customers, vendors, etc. and maintaining the quality of plant master data. In addition to day to day master data tasks the Plant Master Data Analyst is also responsible for working with the plant Master Data Coordinators and the NAM Data Governance Council on continuous improvement initiatives for data quality.

The position reports to the plant manager. Additionally, has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Business Process Manager of Master Data to facilitate standardization of business processes and quality improvements across all NAM locations.

Specific Duties:

● Work with migration and bridge team to ensure a smooth Go live SAP implementation

● Administer Oneshuttle tool

● Responsible for the creation of the material master data in plant.

● PMDA will be responsible for the material master only, creation of parts, activate the part when ready, obsolete and changes on parts according to lifecycle and projects.

● Coordinate with the plant Data Coordinators/Key Users for all concerned domains (Mktg, CR, LO, MF, PU, QU, EP, CO, FI, etc.) before activating the item master in the system. Each area is responsible for the creation of their data like loading BOMS, Routings, PIR/ SL…. PMDA will only audit their data before releasing the parts to the plant.

● Work with plant Data Coordinators/Key Users, other sites and the NAM Data Governance Council to identify process and quality gaps and to resolve data issues in a timely manner

● Establish and maintain an ongoing process for measuring master data process activity (number or requests and their cycle times) and data quality.

● Prepare and publish monthly data quality report in collaboration with plant Data Coordinators, to understand root cause and take corrective actions to avoid inconsistencies in data

● Evaluate business impact and lost opportunity due to poor data quality

● Provide localized training for plant master data coordinators and other plant employees. Assess the performance of plant Data Coordinators in meeting business needs and data quality requirements and work with Master Data Coordinators and their supervisors to address performance issues.

● Work with human resources and plant functional areas to ensure ongoing coverage of master data responsibilities in the event of absence or vacancy

● Support new modules, releases and projects deployment by ensuring data creation or modifications in his plant.

● Apply processes while following broad guidelines set up by Core MD team relating to procedures, tools, roles, monitoring tools and dashboard for Life Cycle Management of information based on understanding of business requirements

● Propose improvements to NAM and Core Team

● Work with business/ plant Data Coordinators to help establish common vocabulary and business descriptions of data. Resolve redundant or inconsistent terminology and inconsistent usage

● Ensure Role assignment per user in the plant without risks and violations.

● Responsible for the Inventory Accuracy and Cycle count program in site (when applicable)

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Major Areas of Knowledge:

● Plant manufacturing, logistics and engineering processes

● Plant Master data

● Project Management

● Leadership

● Change Management

● Fluent English

Professional Experience :

● Bridge / SAP experience, Master Data, BOMs, product configuration, supporting production planning, business system analysis for product requirements, NPIs

● Operational experience in the domain.

● Experience in multiple business areas is helpful.

Major Capabilities :

● Self starter with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

● Rigorous and accurate.

● Listening, negotiating, and decision-making skills.

● Open minded and open to change.

● Communication and teaching oriented.

● Focused on results & achievements.

● Ability to cooperate and work in multicultural environment.

Other Requirements:

● Data Migration or Life cycle on Master Data is helpful.