Master Data Analyst

Job Title : Master Data Analyst

Job Location : Plano, TX

Shift : Monday - Friday

Job Responsibilities :

" Coordinate and perform the Master Data function with the following accountabilities :

" Meet all baseline and project goals for accuracy and timeliness.

" Meet the service level agreement for new account set ups and master data change requests.

" Monitor customer master data to ensure compliance to data entry standards.

" Manage workflow; navigate shifting priorities and staffing issues to minimize risk.

" Create and utilize reports for period reporting, KPI reporting, and to analyze pertinent account information.

" Provide knowledge and guidance to individuals (internal and external) on all aspects of master data maintenance and store creation.

" Collaborate and negotiate with customers, sales field, and finance functions to resolve issues.

" Identify and implement action plans and process improvements with little guidance.

" Perform root cause analysis on out of sync issues between master files, C2C and SAP and collaborate on solutions

" Ability to manage multiple priorities to achieve individual and departmental metrics.

" Support customer and / or division initiatives.

" Participate and collaborate in meetings to gather / share information.

" Conduct department overviews to associates and high-level management as needed.

" Act as a liaison between functions.

Effectively communicate issues and procedural changes.

Job Requirements :

" High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.

" Highly skilled in master data processes and systems.

" Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and proficient use of other Microsoft Office applications.

" Skilled at writing DB2 queries, obtaining XPTR reports, and analyzing data.

" Must have an understanding of A / R workflow and systems.

" Knowledge of SAP preferred

" Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

" Concise and persuasive communication skills.

" Highly skilled in applying critical thinking to problem solving and analysis

" Leadership skills to achieve department objectives through motivation.

" Adept at collaboration, negotiation and promoting team work.

" Professional and mature with a high degree of confidence interacting with all levels of personnel.

" Proven history of being a self-starter.

Must be organized and detail oriented.