Master Data Administrator

Master Data Administrator

Location:       Houston, TX

Summary:   The Master Data Administrator is responsible for ensuring SAP vendor and customer master data is up-to-date and in compliance with company practices and policies. This position interfaces with various levels of management and reports directly to the Supply Chain Advisor. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the data.

Job Duties

• Maintain the safety and security of the organization's network database, ensuring the correct data integration and processing, and monitoring the feasibility of data requirements
• An understanding of and adherence to master data governance, policies, and procedures
• Review of incoming requests for completeness and accuracy
• Develop and maintain data quality control procedures
• Perform regular audits of data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Understanding of Risk Management
• Assisting with internal/external audit activities
• Identification and appropriate follow up of opportunities for increased accuracy, efficiencies, standardization, and rationalization of master data
• Ensuring accuracy and proper storage of Tax and Banking documentation
• Meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements regarding timeliness of processing vendor data new / change requests
• Identification and support of vendor data cleansing activities
• Supports Supply Chain and Finance-Accounts Payable with vendor management including new vendor set-up and changes to the vendor master
• Supports Finance-Accounts Payable, Commercial, and Settlements with customer management including new Customer set-up and changes to the Customer master
• Responsible for the resolution of any problems or issues arising
• Excellent customer service while interfacing with customers and suppliers
• Maintains documentation and records per records retention policy
• Responsible for updating process guidelines and procedures related to job role
• Identifies, develops, and implements opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements
• Develops, implements, and monitors KPI’s/control reports
• Ensures controls are in place to prevent conflicts of interest

Job Requirements

Minimum education required of the position.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelors or Associates degree in business related discipline preferred

Minimum experience required of the position.

• 5 to 10 years related SAP Vendor and/or Customer Master Data Maintenance

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

• ERP (SAP) vendor/customer master data system experience required
• Ability to take ownership, think independently and perform task with minimal supervision
• Ability to interface with multiple organizations and various levels of management
• Skills in Microsoft office environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Punctuality, flexibility and a sense of urgency
• Process Improvement

Required job competencies of the position:

• Detail Oriented
• Communication
• Persuasiveness
• Planning and Organizing
• Thoroughness
• Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
• SAP Master Data Governance or MDM a Plus!