Job Description
Position Overview
The Vendor Master Data Initial Review Associate Specialist is accountable for overseeing the qualification, data analysis, data accuracy, and change control of Master Data. Working independently, this role demonstrates expertise in SAP knowledge, business processes, and Global Work Instruction to validate and verify master data. Additionally, the Associate Specialist collaborates with other processes to ensure seamless integration and effective resolution of vendor master data issues. They actively communicate and interact with Operational and Information Stewards to ensure the data is suitable for its intended purpose and to address any concerns or challenges related to master data. The Associate Specialist is also responsible for the qualification and classification of data, ensuring that all information is accurate and complete. Their role is vital in maintaining the integrity and quality of vendor master data in the VMD systems.
Position Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform the first review and enhancement of received data creations and changes to company’s vendor master data records by ensuring accuracy, completion and adherence to procedure.
- Ensure vendor master data integrity in key systems and maintain the processes to support the data quality.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all Vendor Master Data and process-related policies and procedures to effectively interface with internal and external clients and to proactively comply with audit requirements.
- Review and analyze system and data governance reports to ensure high-quality data.
- Support departmental reports and metrics generation.
- Support other team members by providing cover when required.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy.
- Identify areas for data quality improvements, resolve data quality problems by providing support through the appropriate choice of error detection and data cleansing and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and data stewards to meet customer requirements while adhering to published data standards.
- Resolve global transactional issues and deviations as needed and address process performance Anomalies.
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values and standards of ethics and integrity.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or related fields preferred
- Solid English oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaborative focus, customer service oriented.
- Ability to function in a high-volume setting with tight deadlines.
- Attention to details and accuracy focus.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Required Attributes
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders’ requests in an efficient and assertive manner.
- Positive, engaging disposition with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
- Business level ofSpanish / Portuguese / Japanese / Arabic / Frenchlanguage (both written and spoken) Preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skill that are effective with various cultures.
- SAP Experience .
- Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Possess a high degree of integrity and personal ethics in implementing corporate policies and procedures.
- Strong customer service and collaboration mind-set
- Willingness to attend or conduct remote meetings during off hours (<5% of the time)
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