What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Data Specialist position at HEPI (H-E Parts International)?
H-E Parts International LLC
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Data Specialist is responsible for driving global item master data management and standardization across the organization. This role leads the transition from legacy part numbers to a unified global part numbering structure, improving data quality, enabling better sourcing decisions, and increasing inventory visibility.
This position plays a key role in global supply chain initiatives by combining data governance, advanced analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational efficiency and strategic projects. The role requires independent judgment, problem-solving, and ownership of non-routine, project-based work that impacts systems and processes across the organization.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Item Master Data Management & Governance
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Position Summary
The Supply Chain Data Specialist is responsible for driving global item master data management and standardization across the organization. This role leads the transition from legacy part numbers to a unified global part numbering structure, improving data quality, enabling better sourcing decisions, and increasing inventory visibility.
This position plays a key role in global supply chain initiatives by combining data governance, advanced analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational efficiency and strategic projects. The role requires independent judgment, problem-solving, and ownership of non-routine, project-based work that impacts systems and processes across the organization.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Item Master Data Management & Governance
- Lead the global transition from legacy item codes to standardized global part numbers
- Maintain and govern item master data standards across global and regional systems
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment
- Oversee creation, maintenance, and consolidation of item master records
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment and adherence to data standards
- Act as the primary owner of global item master standards, applying independent judgment to ensure consistency and alignment across regions
- Analyze item and supplier data to identify duplicates, inconsistencies, and opportunities for standardization
- Support development of reporting and tools to improve data quality and visibility
- Provide data-driven insights to support supply chain and operational initiatives
- Support data cleansing, mass updates, and continuous improvement of data processes
- Assist with inventory analysis and redistribution efforts
- Partner with sourcing and engineering teams on part standardization initiatives
- Support decisions related to part equivalency, supersession, and obsolescence
- Enable improved sourcing outcomes through accurate and standardized data
- Lead and support cross-functional initiatives focused on improving item master data structure and supply chain efficiency
- Identify and implement process improvements requiring analysis, evaluation, and independent decision-making
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Operations, and IT teams to support business objectives and drive process improvements in relation to global part numbers.
- Occasionally travel to other HEPI sites to partner with stakeholders and support on-site initiatives.
Required:
- Experience in supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, or data management
- Experience with ERP systems (Pronto preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and across global teams
- Ability to apply independent judgment and analytical reasoning to solve complex data problems
- Post-secondary education preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
- Experience with item master or data governance
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills