GS1 Data Sync Manager

Job Description:

The GS1 Data Sync Manager is an integral part of our Data Governance Strategy organization acting as the subject matter expert for Global Standards One (GS1) and Data quality knowledge. In addition to managing a team, this role will integrate data with our customers by ensuring the best methods of data synchronization and data accuracy are used in alignment with our company and business segment objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in GS1 Standards, Data Management, or Data Synchronization is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of people management experience.
• Working knowledge of GS1 standards including Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) is required.
• Ability to lead and influence others in a complex matrix organization is required.
• Working knowledge of PXM, Salsify and/or 1WorldSync GDSN data pool preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence without authority.
• Multi-cultural awareness including adaptability / flexibility.
• Strong Business Acumen of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Build a cross segment data sync team to standardize best in class process, practices, procedures, and tools while creating a simplified customer experience.
• Drive team to identify top three causes of data errors/violations and set course to reduce data errors and improve first time right data accuracy.
• Lead operational business activities/sessions across business units to engage senior stakeholders to embed long term corrective actions.
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and Mars efficiencies through effective understanding and working knowledge of the GS1 standards.
• Support and mature the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) Data Quality and Governance program across business segments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for key stakeholder partners including R&D, Marketing, Commercial, Go-To-Market, Activity Management, Supply, and Digital Technologies to provide ongoing GS1 standards education, training, and decision making in line with GS1 Standards and Mars 5 Principles
• Develop skills, talent, and value mindset while helping team to learn, grow, and challenge status quo to continue elevating Data Sync as a source of Value within Mars.
• Take an active role in GDSN standards community to influence standards development from a Mars and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing perspective while bringing back into Mars future standards to test and ensure capabilities exist to meet new requirements.
• Strong people management to engage and drive a team of data sync associates. Clearly understand GS1 Standards, Data Sync principles, and Data Quality Principles.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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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.