Master Data Analyst I

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of data in compliance with data governance rules and policies. Responsibilities include working with subject matter experts to design data mapping, development of the Golden Record rules and overall support of the organization’s data governance to achieve business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Perform routine data quality analysis to ensure data adheres to data governance rules and policies; provide recommendations when a new rule or enforcement of a rule may be required.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of Business Process Procedures documentation for master data transactions and data fields.
• Partner with business data owners to develop new data policies.
• Highly proficient in successfully leading projects entailing project management principals and techniques.
• Provides business partners day to day support for MDM applications through monitoring of metrics, reports and documentation of new requirements.
• Supports the Data Architect with testing systems to support data rules, policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with data and analytics leaders, technical solution developers and business domain stakeholders, such as data stewards and business analysts.
• Produces analytical data and ad hoc reports as directed with good communication skills to translate reporting requests and accurately meet the actual information and deadline needed.
• Troubleshoots issues and errors detected in business processes and/or systems caused by master data issues.
• Partner with data owners to improve and streamline processes regarding data flow, data quality, data accuracy and value.
• Provide support to explain how various teams and leaders can leverage data to improve and streamline their processes.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business analytics, finance, accounting or other related fields OR equivalent work experience.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience managing master data in an ERP system, if degreed OR minimum of 4 years of experience in managing master data in an ERP system in non-degreed. Knowledge of relational databases and reporting tools.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in requirements definition, mapping and gap analysis.
• Experience in defining Master Data Management strategies using MDM services and capabilities, Metadata Management, Data Governance, and Data Quality solutions.
• Experience with enterprise level data analysis and integration work and/or providing data focused systems integration solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to facilitate clear communication of information, ideas, procedures, and processes in a logical sequence, at an appropriate level to the audience.
• Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work and keep accurate and detailed records.
• Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to use independent judgment effectively.
• Experience with data policy development, reporting and governance strategies with cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization to achieve objectives and deliverables.
• Teamwork and collaboration with an emphasis on delivery and sharing best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate experience with Snowflake, Talend Data Management, Qlik Sense, More4Apps.
• Intermediate experience with data mining/data management solutions with ERP solutions such as SAP or Oracle EBS.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and utilization of Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• ERP experience with item master, product data hub, bills or materials, routings or customer and supplier master data (Oracle, SAP).

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• None

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic at Omaha and Middlebury sites.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Monday thru Friday schedule, hybrid schedule available after training.