Master Data Specialist

The Master Data Specialist is responsible for working cross-business and cross-functionally to drive vendor master data quality and data governance capabilities throughout the end-to-end life cycle of the Vendor Master in all source systems. The primary responsibilities of this position are the timely and accurate creation and maintenance of master data in adherence with SOX, internal controls, and policy. The position is targeted at vendor-related data management in a role that reports into the Finance organization.

Requirements

• Develop and implement a robust master data framework for vendor data in collaboration with IT, Procurement, and Finance stakeholders
• Lead the data conversion and consolidation, and data management of vendor data
• Identify leading practices and implement processes and procedures as the owner of vendor data in order to maintain up to-date vendor master data that enable Company procurement and payment processes

• Contribute to the on-going development of Data Governance
• Communicate with management, suppliers, and stakeholders regarding vendor setup data and requests to establish and fulfill the requirements for Vendor Master Data
• Maintain and update Vendor Master Data records in adherence with internal controls and external audit & ad-hoc requests as required
• Update and maintain Vendor Master Data records for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approval before finalizing entries
• Identify and manage critical data management issues and mitigate vendor fraud
• Securely gather and store support data e.g., TIN matching, W9 maintenance
• Ensure SLAs are met through the development of KPIs, alerts and reports required by the business and reports related to master data quality
• Create and manage process documentation and desktop procedures and prepare vendor and account reconciliations
• Provide education and training to stakeholders regarding vendor setup, maintenance, and requirements for changes to the vendor database
• Support continued process improvement in Accounts Payable and Vendor Master Data processes
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or associates degree preferred in Data Administration, Data Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain , or 4-6 years of equivalent experience in a finance-related field
• Minimum of 2 years working in Data Governance function or equivalent coursework
• Prior experience with Oracle EBS, Cloud, PeopleSoft or JDE is considered an asset
• Vendor Portal experience is considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Required

Yes. < 10% Must be able to travel via car and air when required

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development