Master Data Associate

This position is located in Reston, VA
This position is not remote work
US Citizenship or Green Card Holder - no sponsorship available

PURPOSE -

• This role will have the central responsibility to manage all master data, SAP, and OEC Fusion to ensure data entered correctly and conforms to SK standards for system functionality.
• Scope includes the updates within SAP supporting Operations, Bills of Material, Routings, components, discontinued items, warehouses, customer master, customer item specifications, customer pricing, R&D process memo’s, NOP tracking documents, and any other document related functionality.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES –

• Manage all SAP master data that impacts plants, co-packers, customer, pricing and materials.
• Responsible for the qualification, data analysis, data accuracy and change control - Favorably impacts business process and reporting efficiency and efficacy.
• Responsible for qualification and classification of data ensuring that all information is accurate and complete.
• Perform on-going maintenance of records and communications, offer recommendations to enhance workflow and increase efficiency.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date master data for assigned business processes, ensures timely updates, eliminates duplicate/obsolete data.
• Act as the SME for all GTIN and data synchronization information to be shared with customers, internal sales, and marketing organizations.
• Work with Customer specific files to ensure GTIN accuracy (Global Synchronization standards), manage StarKist customer data for 100% accuracy and troubleshoot pending issues.
• Act as primary approver for UPC data confirmation to artwork vendor to ensure compliance.
• Manage NOP process to ensure timely recording of information and flow of work items.
• Final approver on all GTIN regulation conformance changes.
• Knowledge of changing industry standards. Keep team apprised of any changes on a regular basis.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES -

• 5 years in a position of similar complexity, scope and size
• BS/BA with strong quantitative/analytical curriculum (e.g. finance, accounting, statistics) preferred
• Assumes responsibility for new projects that enhance cross-functional supply chain results
• Self-Starter to drive results and measure improvements
• Displays a willingness to help out during critical situations in any functional area
• Able to adapt to new supply chain processes and procedures with enthusiasm
• Able to process large amounts of data and make actionable recommendations
• Has consistent, pro-active communication with headquarter personnel for alignment of targets, goals and events with strong sense of ownership and closure of open issues
• Views entire business supply cycle and is proactive in learning from past results to implement improved supply processes
• Keeps detailed records & activities related to the accomplished objectives
• Prior SAP knowledge of material master

If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to:

StarKist Co.

1875 Explorer Street

10th Floor

Reston, VA 20190

ATTN: Human Resources

Please note: this option is for individuals with disabilities only.

StarKist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability