MDM Analyst

Requisition ID: 24347

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

The MDM (Master Data Management) Analyst is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and gatekeeping of Grace’s master data in the following domains: Material Master, Vendor, Customer, FICO, Vendor, Price and perform data analysis and reporting. He/She is also responsible for stakeholder management (internal/external), report generation, data analysis, driving continuous improvement, and adoption of new in-scope migrated process.

Responsibilities

Overall

• Responsible for triaging MDM requests received in mailbox and Service Now portal and ensuring that tickets are correctly classified and responded to in a timely manner.
• Responsible for gate keeping master data integrity and accuracy by ensuring all requests and supporting documents relevant to the request are complete and thoroughly reviewed.
• Approve change requests in SAP MDG created by other MDM colleagues
• Engage with different stakeholders in the different MDM domains and provide support within the teams in Grace.
• Support Internal Audit by executing the assigned control processes for each master data domain.
• Support the MDM supervisor in the preparation of the monthly scorecard by consolidating the data from different sources.
• Ensure all requests are completed meeting the MDM KPI/SLAs and Quality standards for both day-to-day tasks and special projects.
• Coordinate with the master data stewards and execute mass data load as directed by the business.
• Prepare data download and provide reports as requested by GBS Manila and regional business partners.
• Identify operational efficiencies, recommend improvements, and maintain a continuous improvement culture for the process.
• Support the GPO and Strategy and Execution with completion and monitoring of MDM continuous improvement and new in-scope process migration.
• Collaborate with other teams within the Global Operations to support process streamlining especially those interconnected processes with other teams.
• Conduct process training to internal / external stakeholders (category managers, product managers) as applicable.
• Conduct or participate in cross training with other team members to ensure centralization of knowledge in all domains are maintained.
• Perform ad hoc data analysis and ensuring work instructions are regularly updated.
• Develop a strong working relationship with peers and partners (Product Managers, Customer Service, Compliance, Internal and External Auditors) without diminishing the effectiveness of the controls.
• Provide back-up support for the other MDM Analyst’s tasks as needed.
  
  

Technical Responsibilities (1 of 2)

Material Master Data

• Responsible for processing requests for creation and change of material master data via SAP MDG, Bill of Materials and Routing/Recipe information and ensuring correct direct material costs are maintained.
• Ensure complete information is provided by the Product Managers in the Material Information Form.
• Creates production version and product cost collector for production plants.
• Create cost object and packing instructions for specified plants.
• Support the Annual DMC process by coordinating closely with the Plant Controllers and Cost Accounting Teams.
• Creates the change master number annually.
• Ensures that the Material Information Form is up to date and is published in various Grace Channels.
  
  

Vendor and Customer Master Data

• Support the Global Supply Chain project by providing analysis on master data duplicates and inconsistencies.
• Ensure valid supporting documents are being provided by the requesters prior to creation or change of vendor and customer master data.
• Provide analysis and regularly prepare the Inactive Vendor Report to be coordinated with the Global Procurement Team.
• Assess and approve Ariba Vendor Information for Supplier onboarding.
• Monitor vendor master workflows (critical changes, payment terms update, vendor blocking)
• Perform Vendor and Customer validation calls for critical field changes.
• Work closely with the Order Fulfillment Team, analyze and perform Customer master data cleansing.
• Perform mass customer partner function changes and address updates.
  
  

Technical Responsibilities (2 of 2)

FICO Master Data

• Create, change FICO objects (Profit Center, Cost Center, G/L accounts) via SAP MDG.
• Updates the monthly FOREX rates and annual budget rates into the SAP and Intranet/Blackline systems based on the information provided by the Treasury team.
• Prepare the weekly cost center creation and change report to the Finance Team.
  
  

Pricing Master Data

• Create, change and delete pricing conditions based on the instructions of the regional sales team.
• Coordinate with Order Fulfilment Team for any discrepancies on the price exception request form provided.
• Ensure approvals are provided by the Regional Sales Lead prior to performing changes to pricing conditions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Background and exposure in master data entities in SAP ECC, particularly in MM, FICO, SD, PP modules.
• Experience in ticketing system (MDG, Service Now)
• Minimum 5 years of work experience related to SAP Master Data Management – in the areas of Customer, Vendor, FICO (Bank, Cost Center, Profit Center, and GL) and Pricing Data. Knowledge in Material Master Data (including BOM, routing/recipe & DMC maintenance) preferred.
• Experience in SAP Master Data Governance & SAP Ariba preferred but not required.
• Process knowledge in the areas of Supply Chain, Material Management, and FICO
• Proficient in MS applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably Accounting, Management, or Engineering
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Results oriented; proactive and can work with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented and demonstrates ability to consistently meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication - Strong interpersonal skills-ability to communicate to all levels in the organization and across functions. And has excellent communication skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills - Generates practical and improvement initiatives.
• Innovative - Thinks creatively, challenges the status quo.
• Six sigma trained/certified.
  
  

Benefits

• Guaranteed 14th month Pay
• Above-market Retirement Plan Design
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Established Performance Incentive Program
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance
  
  

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

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