Master Data Specialist

Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0122089 Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: MASTER DATA SPECIALIST The Opportunity As a Master Data Specialist, you will support the Sales function by ensuring customer master data is accurate, complete, and established in a timely manner. You will process requests for new customer records and updates to existing Sold-To, Bill-To, and Ship-To accounts, review and verify customer documentation, submit and track requests through the MDG system, and maintain customer records in applicable systems. The role involves working closely with Sales to address customer master data questions, provide guidance on account selection for order entry, and help ensure requests are submitted correctly. You will also identify data quality issues, support data cleansing activities, assist with process documentation, and contribute to improvements in customer setup workflows. By enabling accurate customer records and efficient order-to-cash processes, this role helps support reliable business operations and the effective use of systems and process enhancements that contribute to ongoing improvement. How You’ll Make an Impact Process requests to create and update customer master data records, including Sold-To, Bill-To, and Ship-To accounts. Validate required data fields and ensure alignment with internal standards and naming conventions. Maintain accurate customer records in the MDG system and other applicable tools. Review and verify customer documentation in accordance with company policies and compliance guidelines. Submit and track customer master data requests through the MDG system and follow up on pending approvals or issues. Serve as a point of contact for Sales regarding customer master data requests, status updates, and account selection for order entry. Identify data quality issues and support data cleansing, standardization, validation, and process improvement activities. Assist with testing, validation, and documentation of customer master data processes and related system changes. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Experience in master data, customer setup, order management, sales operations, or order-to-cash support preferred. Experience working with MDG systems, ERP tools, CRM tools, or similar platforms is a plus. Ability to learn and navigate MDG, ERP, and related systems, including SAP and CRM platforms. Clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple requests, maintain data accuracy and completeness, and identify opportunities for process improvement. More About Us You will gain experience working across customer data processes while collaborating with teams that support business operations. Work on innovative energy technologies through support of customer data and order-to-cash processes. Collaborate with experienced professionals across Sales and support functions. Access learning and development opportunities that support professional growth. Health and retirement benefits are available to eligible employees. Paid leave and workplace flexibility programs are available in accordance with company policies. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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