Master Data Specialist

Job Description:

Master Data Specialist

Newark, NJ

*This is a non-exempt role*

The Master Data Specialist functions as a member of the Planning and Allocation team and will be responsible for the creation, development and maintenance of master data ensuring data integrity standards within SAP Environment for M&M's Retail, Digital and Business to Business channels. This position is the tactical focal point for data maintenance and requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, MIS or related field preferred
• Experience in Retail or E-Commerce environment preferred
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications required, particularly MS Excel
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision
• Knowledge of overall supply chain/logistics best practices considered an asset
• Intermediate SAP Knowledge is preferred but not required (ie experience with Accessory creation, configurable items, routing/operations, bill of materials, basic ABAP programming & general data extraction via SE16 or SQVI)

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Responsible for on-going entry, control, and maintenance of all data (ie. customer, product SKUs, pricing etc.) elements in SAP Retail
• Partner with Business functions and IT teams to analyze, design, develop, modify, test and implement SAP Fusion solutions to satisfy M&M'S Retail business requirements
• Comprehend and perform complex configuration tasks and testing in the areas of Sales, Production, Supply and Distribution
• Develop standards/templates for entering and managing new materials and creating/building Bills of Materials and Routing tables
• Address requests from stakeholders for changes to, or creation of master data records, and managing the requests through a formal process of validation and approval
• Support the creation of master data management strategy which includes establishing, enforcing & coordinating the execution of workflow procedures to bring about timely and accurate population of master data elements
• Identify and ultimately problem solve any potential master data gaps/roadblocks to ensure data accuracy downstream and mitigate any disruption at POS

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 are 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.