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Airswift is seeking a Master Data Analyst to work with one of their major clients in the petrochemical industry in Calgary, AB, on a 7-month contract.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Procurement Technology, you will be responsible and accountable for all activities related to Master Data including materials, contracts, finished goods, and semi-finished goods to support the business aligned to Master Data standards and data governance. You will be accountable for developing reporting, and issue resolution, as well as supporting all aspects and connections to Master Data.
Responsibilities:

• Execute master data creation and maintenance pertaining to multiple master data objects in SAP S4/ Hana, Ariba, and other Procurement Technologies, which includes but is not limited to Materials Master, Vendor Master/Business Partners
• Manage and prioritize data requests and data governance activities to meet business and project requirements.
• Understand and comply with all applicable data standards and business rules.
• Instrumental in determination, update and/or alignment to the classification structure/taxonomy for master data and future classification requirements
• Understand the various data flags and components of each master data object and how it relates both upstream and downstream SAP/Ariba processes and transactions.
• Understand and eliminate risk impacts of changes within the master data across all SAP/Ariba domains to ensure the integrity of the master data.
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed cross-functional business teams for input into the various data governance activities and deliverables.
• Support the Strategic Sourcing team to develop and maintain pricing agreements in SAP S4/Hana and ARIBA.
• Ensure master data complies with data governance policy at the point of creation and through regular monitoring and cleansing of existing master data.
• Incorporate Procurement, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability as well and Production requirements into the creation of master data.
• Creation and or maintenance of internal procedures
• Provide support for mass upload requests of master data. 

Qualifications:

• College Diploma in Business or Information Technology along with 1-3 years related experience OR 3-5 years combination of post-secondary education and related experience
• Knowledge and application of SAP S4/Hana with a good understanding of relevant master data domains in scope and their impact on other modules, business processes, and system configuration
• Good understanding of data management (governance, data quality measurement and management, security, metadata, integration)
• Technical background (mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, materials management, etc.) or ability to interact in a technical environment is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and or operationalizing data-based guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Self-starter with the ability to balance multiple tasks, time, and competing priorities to effectively complete tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders through well-prepared communication.
• Team player who collaborates well in a team environment, manages conflict, supports team success, and contributes to a positive team dynamic
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite to organize data to create insightful reports.