Master Data Analyst (Hybrid)

Topco Associates is currently seeking a Master Data Analyst for our Enterprise Data Governance Team in Itasca, IL. This position will be a hybrid role, with the successful candidate conducting work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtual twice per week.

Topco's mission is to provide solutions for our member owners, regional retailers, and wholesalers, and help them achieve a competitive advantage in the markets they serve. We aspire to develop high-performing teams to resemble the diversity of our members' shopper communities to drive greater innovation and creativity that ultimately enhances our business results, and the value Topco provides to its membership.

Responsibilities

This position will create, maintain, and support Master Data for all products across Topco’s tiered brand portfolio
The Master Data Analyst will work within the Enterprise Master Data Team and along with other business functions to facilitate the creation, maintenance, and validation of our master data
Master Data Analyst will use technical tools and best practices to analyze and measure enterprise data quality and develop action plans to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of our enterprise data with the necessary standards
In addition, the role will support data governance policies across all business functions and the compliance with external data standards such as GS1 or the FDA
Create new and modify existing items in SAP for all products including updates reflecting the stages of the Item Life Cycle process
Document and store data to be used for creating, maintaining, or updating records
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships between all Topco departments, members, and suppliers to resolve master data questions and issues
Ability to recognize problems proactively, then develop and follow through with problem resolution to maintain accurate master data
Conduct data validation and reconciliation processes following completion of data creation or update
Define data quality metrics and validation rules
Perform data quality audits for inconsistent, incomplete, and incorrect data that violates existing business rules
Perform data profiling and cleansing techniques to maintain consistent and accurate information
Support data workflows across Topco’s ecosystem
Drive continuous improvement efforts to streamline all master data processes and entries
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written to provide guidance related to the best data practices and the importance of data standards

Skills

Four-year college degree in information technology, data science, finance, business, or commensurate experience
Ability to work in a complex environment through a strong understanding of data flows to achieve reporting and analytical results
Strong knowledge of database analysis, and the ability to help structure data for the use in reporting and analysis
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with supply chain transactional systems such as SAP is a plus

Qualifications

Minimum one year of relevant experience in a CPG company or similar supply chain operations
Experience in identifying and resolving data quality issues
Experience in performing root cause analysis on data quality issues
Knowledge of an Enterprise Resource System, (ERP), with an understanding of the relationships, hierarchies, and impacts information has on the business
Data Synchronization and GS1 standards experience is a plus

Benefits

:white_check_mark: Competitive salary
:white_check_mark: Health insurance
:white_check_mark: Retirement plan
:white_check_mark: Paid time off
:white_check_mark: Professional development opportunities