
STS Vendor Master Data, Specialist
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform the first review and enhancement of received data creations and changes to company’s master data records by ensuring accuracy, completion and adherence to procedure.
- Ensure master data integrity in key systems and maintain the processes to support the data quality.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all Vendor Master Data and process-related policies and procedures to effectively interface with internal and external clients and to proactively comply with audit requirements.
- Support departmental reports and metrics generation.
- Support other team members by providing cover when required.
- Support or deliver other activities and special projects as directed by the workstream MDM Domain Lead.
- Identify areas for data quality improvements, resolve data quality problems by providing support through the appropriate choice of error detection and data cleansing and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies collaborating with leads and data stewards to meet customer requirements while adhering to published data standards.
- Resolve global transactional issues and deviations as needed and address process performance Anomalies.
- Assure root cause analysis of errors and non-compliant items are being performed and corrective actions are being implemented.
- Ensure all GBS Global Documentation is aligned to the process structure and design, is up to date, complete and relevant.
- Support Company merger and divestitures efforts as needed from a Vendor Master Data existing supplier review.
- Perform mass data uploads required and ensure the accuracy and compliance of large data sets.
- Compliance, Communication & Training
- Involved in the development and documentation of processes with other functional data owners.
- Support the development of StS content to ensure accurate communication and standard training.
- Help educate and support our Company employees on the StS process and tools. Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Work closely with STS teams to ensure alignment of master data rules and the operations of the application meet all requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting or Finance or related fields preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of VMD platforms required.
- Broad understanding and knowledge of applicable business processes including end-to-end process use of data and lifecycle of data (creation to use to inactivation).
- Fluency oral and written communication in English required
- Teamwork and collaborative focus, customer service oriented.
- Ability to function in a high-volume setting with tight deadlines.
- Attention to details and accuracy focus.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders’ requests in an efficient and assertive manner.
- Positive, engaging disposition with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
- Business level of Spanish / Portuguese / Japanese / Arabic language (both written and spoken) Preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills that are effective with various cultures.
- SAP Experience.
- Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Possess a high degree of integrity and personal ethics in implementing corporate policies and procedures.
- Strong customer service and collaboration mind-set
- Willingness to attend or conduct remote meetings during off hours (
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