Junior Associate

**The**Opportunity**:
**Job Summary**:
The Junior Associate in Customer & Vendor Master Data will be responsible for maintaining, updating, and ensuring the accuracy of customer and vendor information in the organization's database. This role requires a high attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support data integrity and smooth business operations.

**Experience - 0 to 1 Year**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and update customer and vendor master data within the company’s database, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Verify and validate new customer and vendor data by liaising with relevant departments or stakeholders.
- Assist with the creation and review of data entry guidelines and processes.
- Support the data entry process for both new customers and vendors, as well as modifications to existing records.
- Ensure compliance with data governance standards, including privacy policies and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Sales, Procurement, Finance) to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to master data.
- Monitor data quality and take proactive steps to identify and resolve data inaccuracies.
- Assist in running regular data audits and clean-up activities to maintain the integrity of the customer and vendor database.
- Prepare and maintain reports related to master data for review by management.
- Provide support for system upgrades or data migration activities, ensuring data integrity is maintained.
- Assist in handling queries related to master data from both internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- Any degree
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and management.
- Basic understanding of database management systems and data governance principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Previous experience in data management or administrative support is a plus.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive data.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**Disclaimer**:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

**Why Avantor?**

**Dare to go further in your career.**Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

**The work we do changes people's lives for the better.** It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

**EEO Statement**:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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