Master Data Manager (On-Site) at Aspen Pharma Group

OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for overseeing the entire master data management process in SAP S/4 HANA for the SA Commercial Business. This includes managing and maintaining the accuracy, completeness and consistency of customer, vendor, material, and all other financial data in line with Aspen’s governance framework, standards and policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Governance Framework and operating Model 

• Assist the Senior Reporting Finance Manager to develop and maintain Aspen Data Governance Framework
• In collaboration with the Senior Reporting Finance Manager, Responsible for:
  • Polices
  • Processes
  • Templates
  • Design Principles
  • Data Governance Forum co-ordination and facilitation
• Responsible for the execution of data governance activities at the direction of the Senior Reporting Finance Manager, in accordance with Data Governance Strategy, Framework and Operating Model.
• Support the Senior Reporting Finance Manager to implement the overall Master Data Management strategy within the Data Governance Organisation
• Assist to develop and maintain the overall Master Data Policies per Data Object
• Responsible for developing and maintaining SOPs for the execution of the Master Data Governance Operating Model
• Support the development of standards and rules per master data objectsMaster Data Maintenance
• Responsible for data integrity
• Responsible to oversee, create and maintain:
  •           Material Master
  •           Cost Centers
  •           Profit Centers
  •           GL Accounts
  •          Customer Master
  •           Vendor Master
  •          Business Partners
  •           Purchase info Records
  •           Other Additional Data objects
• Responsible for maintaining all data objects on the Global Master Data System (GMS)
• Ensuring the Global Master Data System (GMS) is aligned with the Local ERP System
• Adhere to the Group Data Governance Policies
• Adhere to all Local Master Data SOP’s
• Responsible for Master Data Audits
• Assist with all master data queries across the various interfaces
• Responsible for maintenance of “Alternate Hierarchies" in TM1 by updating of cost centers and streams and divisions on material master.
• Run and distribute monthly master data reports for each data object (GL Accounts, Cost Centers etc.)

Data Quality

• Responsible for overall Data Quality within the Data Governance Organisation
• Provide input into the Data Quality Concept and ensure the  approach meets the needs of the Organisation
• Monitor and measure the Data Quality Reports and ensure the analysis meets the requirements of the Data Governance Organisation
• Identify any keys issues on data quality and escalate to the required KPI owner – Data Object Owner,
• Provide input into key DQA metrics and assign and monitor KPIs for each metric
• Maintain expert knowledge on implemented data quality tools and processes, identify and initiate continuous improvements to the data quality process and reporting capabilities.
• Assist in data quality test planning and design, test data creation, and data requirements verification.
• Conduct quality analysis and improvement, including execution of data quality audits.
• Project Management and Data Initiatives

Data Governance

• Assist in ensuring Data Governance is embedded or built into relevant projects or project models, including the identification of data definitions, possible re-use of attributes approved within the information model
• Execute Data Governance Activities in alignment with the overall Data Governance Framework and Master Data Management strategy with the guidance of the Data Governance Manager
• Identify and propose data governance initiatives

ERP Data

• Responsible for all interfaces on master data from SAP to all 3rd party systems
• Master Data Lead for any further projects involving Keystone Group Data Governance
• Responsible for any other ad hoc Projects involving master data system enhancements and reports enhancements.
• Responsible for oversight of NPL fields relating to material master interface into Service now/LMS
• Service now/LMS upgrades on material master.
• Service now upgrades on all other data objects.

People Development

• Actively coach and mentor direct and indirect reports and the broader staff, providing feedback and developing and growing employees to develop their technical and soft skills within the Data Governance Organisation
• Introduce and train direct and indirect reports on Data Governance policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and expertise to indirect reports- master data coordinators of different data objects.

Other 

• Support any Master Data related system upgrade, transition or project work.
• Ad hoc Projects involving Master Data and system enhancements. 
• Data analytics and creating meaningful reports

Requirements
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• The ideal candidate is an energetic, curious, self-motivated person with good problem-solving and project management skills who takes initiative and demonstrates a passion for service excellence.
• Able to work under high pressure with a calm, organized approach based on effectively prioritised tasks to meet deadlines with a high sense of urgency.
• Able to work with all levels of staff and build strong relationships with senior local and global management and demonstrate strong leadership skills to contribute meaningfully to Master Data Strategies, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Group Standards required in a Data Governance Organisation with commercial and strategic awareness.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal contexts is essential.
• Able to manage and support a high number of indirect reports from multiple business areas and manage future direct reports.
• Able to comfortably initiate change and overcome obstacles operating with a high level of flexibility. Lead employees through times of adversity and change. Be able to excel at managing transition while exhibiting flexibility, patience and resilience.
• Business analysis and financial skills
• Risk management

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent Technical skills background – Accounting, Procurement and SAP
• Excellent Technical skills – Excel, ERP tools
• Master Data Governance Frameworks, Policies and Procedures
• Data Migration for ERP implementation projects
• Continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• Understand SAP data objects and SAP organisational areas

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, information systems, informatics, or related field.
• Additional data governance/SAP certifications preferred (e.g. DMBoK, SAP Functional, ECC, S/4 HANA)
• 3-5 years’ Experience of working in a multi-national company with diverse, global stakeholders preferred
• Experience in a managerial role (3+ years)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with at least 2 years’ experience of Data Analytics
• Data Management experience in Data Governance Projects (methodology/tool based)
• Excellent Data Management skills in a leadership role (2+ years)
• Strong understanding of master data management principles, data governance, data quality and data modelling
• Strong understanding of the needs of data users in the enterprise, including transactional processing, reporting, and business intelligence
• SAP/ERP data migration/integration experience, preferably in manufacturing and FMCG industries (Supply chain experience will be advantageous)