Data Steward

Support enterprise data governance by establishing and maintaining high-quality, trusted master data across customer, vendor, material, and other key data domains. Act as the primary steward for assigned data areas, ensuring adherence to data standards, business rules, and governance policies while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive consistency across SAP and related business applications. Monitor, analyze, and resolve data quality issues through auditing, validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Translate business requirements into sustainable data management practices that improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and transactional integrity. Develop expertise in business processes, systems, and data governance frameworks while contributing to ongoing maturity of the organization's data management capabilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish processes to manage the master data lifecycle, and drive continuous improvements in enterprise master data management practices
• Define, document, and communicate end-to-end master data processes, data definitions and ownership, future state development, and roadmap to close gaps
• Perform data analysis, developing root cause and corrective action plans
• Perform project management responsibilities for the definition, documentation, and communication of end-to-end master data processes, data definitions and ownership, future state development, and roadmap
• Educate data owners; develop and lead training on master data standards, definitions, policies, tools, and procedures
• Work with data owners to collect and validate new data required for business initiatives
• Coordinate efforts between various internal groups to ensure master data alignment and make necessary adjustments
• Build, own, and enforce master data entry processes and controls to ensure optimal data quality and functionality
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years master data management, data governance, or ERP environment with data analysis or decision support responsibilities in operations, supply chain, marketing, or information technology role
• Experience in navigating complex organizations, creative problem solving, and rational experimentation
• Applicable systems experience or skills (e.g., SAP, MDM platforms/technologies, Microsoft Office, web-based technologies/applications)
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically in Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and/or Electronic Records Management System systems
• Able to deliver a clear yet compelling and realistic business case
• Able to provide thought leadership in critical aspects of master data management
• Able to consider both strategic and practical implications for proposed course of action
• Able to demonstrate a true passion for data quality
• Able to work in matrix team environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to translate technical topics into easy to understand concepts
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Able to work with large amounts of data
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to elicit cooperation from variety of sources, including upper management
• Able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans