Position : Master Data Specialist

Location : Minneapolis, Minnesota

Requisition ID: : 26099

General Purpose:

This position is an individual contributor role responsible for the creation and maintenance of master data. Coordinates day-to-day additions and changes for the master data functions with the goal of ensuring master data integrity and efficient master data entry processes. Performs a variety of data entry duties and setup analysis according to established guidelines. Areas of responsibility include, but not limited to item, customer, vendor, and code setup/changes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process all additions/deletions/changes made to the master data files and performs regular data cleansing to ensure accuracy.

• Set up new and modify existing internal business data within various systems such as DMS, JDEdwards, and eRMS.

• Review and analyze form data to ensure compliance with audit guidelines prior to set-up.

• Provide ad-hoc analysis related to master data files and collaborate with other departments to identify data errors and ensure data integrity in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.

• Create and establish new master data processes as needed.

• Consistently review existing processes for areas of improvement.

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and 1-3 years of customer service, accounting, or business admin experience

• Or 2 year Associate’s degree in Accounting, plus 3-5 years’ customer service, accounting, or business admin experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and forward-thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work well with team members within department and cross-functionally

• Knowledge of dairy industry, including production processes, products and consumer market preferred

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Note: over 50% of work flow and task responsibilities are performed in Microsoft Excel)

• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work in a variety of information systems, databases and customer web-based systems such DMS, JDEdwards, eRMS,

• Strong organizational and follow up skills

• Professional oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work with large amounts of data

• Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines