Master Data Specialist

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 77077 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $26.15 - $39.23 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com JOB SUMMARY This position performs activities required to create, change, validate and rationalize enterprise master data. RESPONSIBILITIES Review, validate and execute global master data create & change requests in a multi-system environment. Perform basic statistical and relational analysis of large data sets to identify and correct inconsistencies and anomalies. Validate and syndicate changes to master data (Customer, Material, Vendor) as approved by the business review process including but not limited to requests to create, change, extend, block/unblock, activate/deactivate, or otherwise modify master data. Analyze, validate, prioritize and execute requests for mass maintenance of Customer, Material, and Vendor master data to ensure the appropriate standards and governance rules are maintained. Monitor workload balancing system and process constraints to ensure service level targets are maintained. Communicate and liaise with business units to thoroughly understand business requirements and the impact of master data changes. Inform and advise requestors and key stakeholders of status as appropriate. Check, validate and execute Customer and Vendor hierarchy create and change requests. React to escalation notices to expedite creation or changes to master data by prioritizing and rebalancing other requests using a defined escalation protocol as needed. Apply business rules and best practices when reviewing requests to identify errors in global data fields and reject, escalate or remediates errors. Mult-task in a multi-functional environment while maintaining service level targets. Prioritize, execute, follow up and track data collection and validation projects (RFD). Maintain and enhance Customer, Material and Vendor master data governance rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), naming convention and other enterprise data standards. Liaises closely with other business units throughout the organization as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS Education High School diploma. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience At least 2 years of related experience analyzing, validating and posting data or a bachelor's degree. Experience and knowledge of departmental functions, terminology and interrelationships for data types such as: Customer (Create, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Customer Support, etc.), Vendor (Create, Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, etc.), and Material (Create and Change, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.). Wholesale foodservice distribution experience, master data analysis or similar data management experience preferred. Professional Skills Ability to select and consistently apply standard policies and procedures. Basic statistical and relational analysis skills including sound logical reasoning. Able to analyze and resolve questions and problems independently. Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to furnish concise information. Can work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, high transaction team environment. Complete work within defined service targets in situations with tight turnarounds and deadlines. Intermediate to Advanced Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with a particular emphasis on MS Excel, SAP, and SAP-Master Data Management application experience preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Working Conditions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Anticipated Close Date: This is an evergreen job posting with no application deadline.