SAP Master Data Steward
(Non-Union / Salary)

Department: IT

Reports To: Data Governance Manager

Location: Edwardsville, Illinois

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components: $xx.xx - $xx.xx/h.our

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance

Shift (if applicable):

Position Overview

The SAP Master Data Steward shall be responsible for, but not limited, to the following:

The SOAR Master Data Steward is responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of master data within SAP. This role is central to Master Data Governance and supports cross-functional operations by ensuring data accuracy, consistency and completeness to support various business processes.

Key Responsibilities

Creating and updating Master Data

Act as the primary steward for master data, ensuring it is complete, accurate and up to date across all relevant SAP modules.
Facilitate setting up and maintaining records including new creation, supersession, obsolescence management and alignment with external systems.

Processing and Replication

Perform special tasks for processing and replicating master data, including updates, valuations and reconciliations.

Authorization & Collaboration

Hold specific SAP roles and authorizations to manage groups, roles, relationship categories and cleansing processes.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Working with IT and business units to develop and enhance data models that reflect the current business, while improving data analytics and reporting capabilities.

Data Quality Control and Cleansing

Perform regular data quality checks and audits to identify and correct discrepancies or inconsistencies.
Perform data cleansing activities.
Maintain standardized data formats.

Change Management, Training and Development

Providing training to end-users on master data management processes and best practices.
Ensure that changes to data are implemented accurately with minimal operational impact.
Support training, process improvements and automation initiatives when appropriate to enhance master data management.

Data Project Management

Leading cross-functional projects to consolidate, clean and optimize master data and related processes across the organization.

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting issues related to master data and proposing effective solutions.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Solid understanding of SAP systems, data management tools and the ability to develop reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
Experience in data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with internal and external standards.
Manipulating/ creating Excel spreadsheets.
Experience working with multiple locations.
Experience with master data in a retail/ and wholesale environment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Intermediate Microsoft Excell skills with SQL, Access, Query400, ROSS, ERP systems, Internet and Adobe experience.
Experience in data governance policies and procedures
Proficiency with a ten-key calculator.
Previous experience with data entry.
Ability to have good phone etiquette.
Familiarity with master data and general ledger codes.
Ability to troubleshoot, have strong follow-up and follow through capabilities.

Required Soft Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work well with others.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Attention to detail.
Well organized.
Willing to work on mundane tasks repeatedly without losing accuracy.
Have great follow up skills.

Competency

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work well with others and independently.
Coachable, eager to learn new technologies, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated, organized, and presenting a professional demeanor.

Working Conditions

Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the shift.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Willingness to work overtime, as needed.
Some travel may be required.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

To produce dairy products of the highest quality
To conduct our business with professional integrity
To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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