DATA LEAD - LEO

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyones contributions and do whats right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Position Overview

The M2D/D2D Data Lead will perform a variety of tasks related to Data activities within the process areas of manufacturing and/or distribution on Program Leo. This will encompass Data Validation, Data Construction, Data Conversion, and Data Governance activities. They are responsible for understanding data requirements for their assigned workstream.

Responsibilities

The M2D/D2D Data Lead reports to a Global Process Manager and demonstrates strong business and technical acumen in the space of manufacturing and distribution. The Data Lead will be responsible for the following activities:

Data Conversion

• Functional Specification Mapping
• Conversation action rules
• Maintaining cross reference files
• Designing and creating business rules
• Functional Unit Testing
  
  

Data Validation

• Pre-load and Post-load validation activities
• Coordination with cutover team according to project plan
• Point of contact/Liaison for part-time data validators
• Completion of Data Validation reports
• Determination of data quality/accuracy percentages
  
  

Data Construction

• Populate data construction templates (DCT) based on process design decisions
• Work with non-SAP legacy sites to bring them up to speed on process design
• Consistently review and update DCT files leading up to load cycles
  
  

Data Governance

• Functional Specification review with GD team
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Identify SLA and metrics for MDG workflows
• Steward data through MDG workflows
  
  

Required Qualification & Experience

Master’s Degree in related professional area, 6 years minimum of business or professional experience. Bachelors Degree in related professional area and 8 years minimum of business or professional experience. Associates Degree in related professional area and 10 years minimum of business or professional experience. In lieu of a degree in related professional area, 12 years minimum of business or professional experience

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of McCormick’s current business processes, their assigned functional area, and ways of working

Demnstrated buy-in for transformational change at McCormick and specifically Program Leo

Demonstrated SAP experience and ability to quickly develop working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA

Well-respected as a “go-to” person with ability to quickly learn computer applications

Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Teams)

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills

Global mindset and cross-cultural competency

Strong organizational, analytical, and administrative skills in a deadline-driven environment

Aptitude and enthusiasm for learning and teaching

Highly flexible and adaptable to change

Strong team player and ability to work well within a process team

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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