Data Management Analyst - Montréal, Canada - Stella-Jones Inc.

Stella-Jones Inc.

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products.

Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded.

Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data management specialist to join our team as part of our centralized dynamic master data governance team at Stella-Jones.

As a Data management specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of our organization's master data within mainly our SAP S4/HANA system.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and efficient data management within Stella-Jones environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain master data objects within SAP, including but not limited to material master, vendor master, customer master, and financial master data.
Provide guidance and effective instructions to requesters on forms and selection of master data values.
Participate developing and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Analyze existing data quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve data accuracy and reliability.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define data requirements and provide guidance on data management best practices.
Conduct data audits and monitor data quality metrics to identify areas for improvement and proactively address datarelated issues.
Perform data cleansing and enrichment activities to improve the overall quality of master data.
Support SAP rollout project and special projects by providing expertise in master data governance and assisting with data migration activities.
Provide enduser training and support to ensure proper understanding and utilization of master data governance processes and tools. Host trainings to small groups when needed.
Stay updated with the latest SAP functionalities and industry trends in master data management to suggest and implement continuous improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Manufacturing /Supply Chain, computer science, commerce, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education
12 years experience experience required
SAP Knowledge: A strong understanding of SAP software is essential, including proficiency in SAP modules relevant to master data management, SAP Material Master, SAP Business partners.
Data Management: Experience in data management principles, data quality management, data governance, data cleansing, and data integration.
Master Data Maintenance: Demonstrated experience in creating, updating, and maintaining master data records within the SAP system accurately and efficiently.
Business Processes: Familiarity with relevant business processes and how master data supports those processes. This may include supply chain management, production, finance, sales, and other functional areas.
Data Analysis Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Problem-Solving: Capability to troubleshoot and resolve master datarelated issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.
Communication Skills: Effective communication and collaboration with crossfunctional teams, stakeholders, and management to gather requirements, resolve datarelated issues, and implement changes.
Data Security and Compliance: Awareness of data security protocols and compliance with data protection regulations, especially concerning sensitive information.
Time Management: Experience in managing master datarelated short initiatives, such as data migration, data cleansing initiatives, and process improvement projects.
Continuous Improvement: A mindset of continuous improvement to enhance master data processes and ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Knowledge

Knowledge and experience of an ERP implementation cycle, Tier 1 preferred
Experience in developing training material & delivering training courses to end users.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Comfortable with technologies in general (Microsoft office Suite, Sharepoint, Conferencing, SAP

Abilities

Ability to evaluate current business processes and propose, test, and implement new processes to improve efficiency and performance.
Willing to support rollout across multiple sites and locations across US and Canada.
Excellent written, verbal skills and analytical skills
Strong work