SAP Master Data Management Specialist

Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry has an immediate opening for a SAP Master Data Management Specialist for a 12 month + Contract.  Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail-oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.  

Position will function as a Power User in our clients Master Data Governance (MDG) application within SAP and will drive data governance, data ownership, and data quality assurance while working with teams in Engineering, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, and IT. You will execute a structured approach to the collection, creation, and maintenance of material master data. You will also be responsible for administrative work such as troubleshooting, issue resolution, as well as clearly communicating with both the business and IT teams to successfully leverage best practices and enhance system capabilities.

Position Description (Principle Duties and Responsibilities)

• Manage data requests in support of business processes 
• Approve and validate change requests to ensure accurate data entry of item master data attributes within the SAP MDG application 
• Drive excellence and continuous improvement in quality of data through cleansing and data construction 
• Develop competency in the material master application of SAP 
• Monitor and improve data quality through cleansing and data construction 
• Provide input to the development of MDM data collection templates 
• Manage relationships with data steward resources within other teams to ensure clear understanding of organizational requirements that are managed in coordination with MDM
• Serve as a business contact for material master related topics while identifying solutions to Business challenges 
• Identify opportunities to gain efficiencies, automate, and improve data quality 
• Partner with other SAP power users across global community to identify and resolve data gaps and issues with SAP functionality through hands-on testing 
• Assists with the testing and delivery of solutions for release cycles and/or new 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the areas of Computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent field of study 
• 2+ years of material data or system experience preferred
• SAP experience required 
• Ability to analyze business situations 
• Excellent organizational/communication skills and attention to detail 
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to self-direct work efforts, meet deadlines, and produce consistent high-quality work 
• Proficiency in PC skills working with large datasets (Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents)