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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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The Master Data Analyst plays a crucial role at Nestle by leveraging SAP to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effective management of our material Master Data. Accurate and timely master data is a key component of the GLOBE program. This associate is responsible for driving these objectives across the functional groups within the Divisions. This position will be based out of Solon, OH.

Key activities of the Master Data Specialist include optimizing the Material Life Cycle and facilitating the overall Globe material master data process for a given division, making adjustments and enhancements as needed. They will also educate users on data standards, policies, and procedures.This associate will collaborate with Division data owners across all functional teams (Supply Chain, Technical Production, Finance, and Marketing) to ensure data accuracy and timeliness, and provide expertise on definitions, cleansing tools, and workflow processes. They will initiate connections to Global Data Synchronization tools, allowing retailers visibility into Nestle product data.

Additionally, the associate will lead training efforts from a material Master Data perspective, resolve Key Performance Indicators, coordinate with affiliate markets, work with Globe on timely workflow processing, and test new tools to measure effectiveness and user ownership. They will also test new automation techniques to optimize resources within the Divisions. Furthermore, this associate will ensure that special projects impacting master data (e.g., data accuracy audits/validation, packaging changes, brand realignments) align with industry standards (GS1).

Responsibilities:

• Execute SAP Material Workflow Process, changes, extensions and activation of materials

• Review & resolve data errors and determine the root cause

• Continually review business processes and recommend improvements to align with division’s needs

• Manage material life cycle process, health & validity checks, pre-activation of materials

• Support and lead Master Data Mgmt software solutions and implementations

• Audit and validate the quality and procedures associated with current master data

• Communicate and educate cross function & depts on Master Data standards

• Maintain Global Data Sync (GDS) data that is sent to customers (PDH & 1World Sync)

• Manage the SKU Rationalization initiatives through the deactivation process

• Respond and consult on outside customer challenges and inquiries regarding material master

• Working with business users/owners to complete data mapping for clean and accurate transformation of data

• Learn and understand the end-to-end data flow, including all cross functional connections and inputs with ability to articulate the flow clearly and succinctly to all levels of the organization

• In addition to this work, this specialist should work to pro-actively develop new procedures to support the health and sustainment of master data. This may include but is not limited to:

• Educating users on data standards, policies, and procedures, including industry standards (GS1)

• Work with-in the function to drive accuracy, timeliness, and provide expertise regarding definitions, cleansing tools and workflow processes.

• Build and test new automation techniques to effectively utilize resources within the function and to make repetitive tasks less labor intensive.

• Support new acquisitions, merger activities, and organization realignment activities, as needed

• Aligning work within Supply Chain and with other NUSA master data team activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years of relevant experience is required

• Prior experience with an integrated ERP systems environment and required data dependencies is necessary

• Strong system knowledge and personal computer skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite. Strong skills in Excel and Access

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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