Senior Master Data Analyst

Description Job Title: Senior Master Data & Process Development Analyst Job Band: B14 Location:  GCC India About the Position We are seeking a motivated talent with FMCG business experience to join our Master Data Digital Transformation journey as part of the multi-year Goldilocks project. In this role, you will manage the continuous improvement of our Business Master Data across Product and Customer Hierarchies, along with Data Process Pathways e.g. PowerApp / SAP MDG. You will be looking for ways to simplify processes for the business in the Keystone SAP (EMEA) area – working closely with identified partners in the business, to understand their pain points and bring solutions via our IT colleagues. You will also work with owners of other data sources to augment our dashboards – and engage business owners. Finally, you will support the team to deliver the Year End Hierarchy Change and in-year Mass Change processes. The Senior Master Data Analyst will be responsible for quality, mapping and governance implementation of Master Data objects in Product and Customers – chiefly Classifications and Hierarchies – and will ensure these align with Source Hierarchies. Responsibilities (Duties that must be performed on a regular basis): Receive and/or Obtain from the Business Attribute/Classification values for GFIN relating to Product and Customer Hierarchies (Commercial Hierarchies) Manage Business Glossary and Business Rules variances (Business as Usual) Compile matters arising for the Data Governance Council – i.e. Notifications of new Attribute Values and/or requests for new Hierarchy Nodes for approval. Use Dashboard reporting style to simplify message and drive clear actions Manage an effective communications tool to inform a relevant (and owned) business network of changes and or identified issues with GFIN Commercial Hierarchies Owner of End to End optimisation and support for China, i.e. Saviynt roles and business process reporting etc. Hierarchy Nodes and approval in MDG Curator of Sharepoint and liaison with Business for rush/emergency initiatives Offline Documentation re Data entry and training in Data – e.g. ensure Definitions and How To Guides are clear, and esp. FAQs for exceptional circumstances and contexts (and document), and work with business closely to document when issues have been identified and resolved We have several short-term challenges, which require professional, insightful working to ensure the issues are resolved:UAT PowerPlatform Ship ToRe-pack process simplification (4 point plan)OMP Fields level optimisation (inc. Purchase Group automation) Daily management of GCC team to understand status of actions and provide answers to queries re SKUs etc. Proactive management of issues log and clear, simple reporting Understanding of KH products, Catalyst / North America products preferred Ability to make confident decisions on products Network of business resources on whom they can call to clarify quickly if any doubt / exception Excel proficiency (mid-advanced) Good organisation Strong communication – keeping stakeholders updated on progress and rapid availability Mid term Management of effective input capture and central overview data files Proactive management of product data quality – organising regular reviews as required Governance of new Data Objects, and Values Errors / issues log tracker and business network leverage to solve Experience Proactive, self-starter – driving agenda and opportunities for improvement Business Network and confidence to work with all types of personalities including senior leaders Simplification in comms and actions necessary to take to solve issues Excel advanced level, to drive reporting Experience of Data Governance and systems related to DG Has proven Networks in KH – knows who to speak to Working knowledge of products, and how these fit together with supply elements Understanding of data rules by functional areas Confidence around Stakeholders, ability to simplify – Brevity If you possess the required skills and experience and you are enthusiastic about leading SAP Central Finance implementation and driving transformation solutions, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our success. Location(s) Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC