Master Data Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MASTER DATA ANALYST – EMEA

Job Description

Primary Job Function

The primary job function of an MDM (Master Data Management) Analyst is to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of the organization's master data. This will include interpreting Vendor and Customer master data requests from global and divisional offices and ensuring that workflows are completed within agreed service level lead times. The market served for this position will be in the Europe and Middle East region.

Core Job Responsibilities

Data Stewardship:

• Perform daily MDM data steward activities. 

• Maintain and update master data records. 

• Support new development processes. 

Data Analysis and Identification:

• Analyze master data and data sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights. 

• Identify data quality issues and inconsistencies. 

• Document data terms, definitions, standards, and MDM processes. 

Data Governance and Management:

• Develop and implement data quality metrics and processes. 

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across business systems. 

• Define data models, hierarchies, taxonomies, and workflows. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data practices with business objectives. 

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and data management optimization. 

• Troubleshoot master data management issues. 

• Work within the MDM organization to develop and implement data quality metrics. 

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate data insights to key stakeholders to support decision-making. 

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that the organization's data needs are met. 

• Work closely with business area leads to ensure cross-team processes are efficient. 

Position Accountability / Scope

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Departmental, Corporate, and Divisional Policies and Procedures. 

• Must adhere to divisional business rules and processes outlined in Master Data SOP's and SLA's.

• Understand the implications of master data as it relates to SAP and other business systems based on requirements.

• Failure to achieve results may result in business process delays and/or a duplicate effort caused by these errors with significant financial/business impacts.

• Effectively utilize the centralized MDM systems to maintain the integrity of master data. This includes all aspects of the Create/Read/Update/Delete process. Systems include SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP MDG, and various ancillary systems.

• Independently develops general approaches to the solution of problems that require the application of basic project management principles and data-driven problem-solving skills. Work is reviewed to determine if overall results and objectives have been achieved. 

Minimum Education

• B.A./B.S. degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or Finance preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training Required

• Minimum 2-3 years experience with Master Data Management exposure is preferred.

• SAP experience along with intermediate SQL, MS Access, and Excel skills are strongly preferred.

• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.

• Business Analyst along with Data Analytics experience is a plus.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:General / Shared Services

DIVISION:IFO International Finance

LOCATION:Malaysia > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)