Description

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.

SAP Master Data Specialist will complete master data creation and activation of master data in the systems of record. Conducts system maintenance of specific data fields and ensures defined data quality levels according to corporate standards and protocol. Conducts data entry related to products, suppliers, customers, or marketing content. Completes project work in support of data management and other master data administration tasks. Advises and provides guidance on data standards and processes to internal stakeholders and data users.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND REPONSIBNILITIES:

• Creates, Updates and Maintains data management system with new master data and makes revisions in accordance with corporate standards and protocol.

• Challenges non-compliant content, collaborates with customers on solution options, and determines acceptable composition prior to activation.

• Drives compliance or resolution of invalid, incomplete, or inaccurate data content with internal customers

• Exercises judgment to classify and organize data elements according to corporate or industry standards.

• Ensures maintenance or creation requests are timely and accurately entered into master data systems.

• Responsible for continuous improvement related to master data quality, or efficiency; improving overall customer satisfaction.

• Work closely with business units, IT teams, and SAP functional consultants to align master data processes with business needs.

• Provide training and support to end users regarding master data management best practices.

• Act as a liaison between business teams and technical teams for data-related issues and improvements.

• May provide support for accurate management of data associated with promotional campaigns and customer launches and with master data life-cycle activities including related reporting.

• May conduct regular data cleansing or data organization and quality initiatives to improve data integrity and consistency.

• May determine new attributes and data value abbreviations and maintain cross-reference tables.

• May include the collection, filing, coding, and posting of certification documents.

• May include organizing and data entry of nutritional data, marketing statements, images, or pricing data.

• Provides support for other data quality-related projects as necessary.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience p

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Full SAP S4HANA system lifecycle implementation experience.

• Proficient in configuring and managing SAP Materials and Business Partners for master data, ensuring seamless integration with all SAP modules.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

• This position requires good written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have good customer service and time management skills.

• Must be dependable, logical, consistent, and be able to manage multiple projects.

• Must be accurate and detail-oriented with good mathematical aptitude.

• Routinely develops solutions to a variety of problems of low to moderate scope and complexity. Refers to supervisor, policies, and practices for guidance.

Pay: $63,000 - $80,000 per year

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)