Master Data AnalystSaint-Gobain

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"This Job Matters"

What's the job?

The Master Data Analyst is a key contributor to the day-to-day oversight and service delivery of the master data maintenance and governance function in the Finance Shared Service Center (SSC) across the Saint-Gobain North America business units (BU) who are customers of the SSC. This role leads complex projects (including M&A integrations, ERP migrations, and process automation), partners with cross-functional teams, and ensures the highest standards of data integrity, compliance, and operational excellence. The incumbent acts as a trusted advisor to business units, driving harmonization and innovation in master data processes and tools.

This position requires a strong focus on process excellence including automation and streamlining procedures while effectively leveraging new technology and digital innovations. In this role, you must be a dynamic team player who is able to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment and be flexible enough to reprioritize tasks while delivering on our service commitments to the BUs.

• Manage the workflows in Saint-Gobain's MDM assigned master data workflow tools for SGNA scope. Partner with BU's to be viewed as master data experts. Work with BU's to develop and maintain master data standards
• Lead the development of enhancements to the assigned workflow tools and work closely with the IT teams (global and regional teams) to ensure completion and sign off
• Manage projects with the businesses to periodically cleanse and normalize master data elements and recommend improvements both within the record as well as across records inside of the ERP systems
• Lead and manage complex, cross-functional master data projects (e.g., M&A integrations, ERP migrations, process automation), including project planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution
• Serve as the liaison between business units, IT, and offshore teams for all master data initiatives
• Drive change management efforts, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, tools, and standards
• Annual trade compliance review for all active suppliers
• Lead analysis of data in support of M&A activities
• Manage the oversight process for the master data function
• Validate sensitive data fields before vendor master data requests are sent to the offshore team.
• Formally and systematically notify the offshore team of any inactive or duplicate vendors that should be inactivated or blocked in the ERP systems
• Monitor and report on compliance with expected policies, procedures and internal controls for SGNA master data activity
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in coordination with the offshore team
• Perform other duties as required including participating on initiatives to meet SSC goals and objectives and customer-sponsored special projects
• Develop, train, implement, monitor, and report to SSC Management KPIs for the master data function highlighting areas working well and areas for increased focus
• Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and internal controls for master data activities
• Lead or participate in audits, trade compliance reviews, and special projects as assigned

"Your Skills Matter"

What do you bring?

• This position is required to work at our Malvern, PA office three days per week

• Bachelor's degree (technical or business related) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or equivalent experience
• 7+ years applicable work experience with master data management is required. Prior experience servicing internal customers in a complex organization is preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Deep expertise in ERP systems (SAP, QAD, etc.), workflow tools, and advanced Excel; experience with digital transformation initiatives strongly preferred
• Experience using raw data sets and analytics sourced through tools
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and proactively engage cross functional constituents
• Ability to influence others without having direct authority and demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and proactively engage cross functional constituents
• Experienced in applying and following established procedures and work instructions to complete day to day responsibilities, which are generally well-defined and straight-forward, but require occasional deviations
• Good written / verbal communication skills. Listen to others to interact in the most appropriate and constructive way
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, demonstrating a high level of integrity and accuracy
• Self-starter. Proven ability to work without frequent supervision and handle confidential information.