STS Vendor Master Data Management Final Reviewer Specialist

Job Description

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform the final review of received data creations and changes to company master data records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.
• Support and execute creations and changes for non-third-party vendor account types.
• Ensure master data integrity across key systems and maintain processes that support data quality.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Vendor Master Data (VMD) policies and procedures to effectively support internal and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Conduct periodic Vendor Master Data audits to ensure compliance with Global Work Instructions.
• Review and analyze system and data governance reports to maintain high-quality data standards.
• Support departmental reporting and metrics generation.
• Monitor data, analyze reports, and track activities to ensure records remain synchronized, resolving issues and discrepancies as needed.
• Provide backup support for team members when required.
• Deliver operational support, including training and confirmations.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy requirements.
• Support or lead special projects and additional activities as directed by the MDM Domain Lead or MDM Senior Specialist.
• Identify opportunities for data quality improvement and resolve data quality issues through data cleansing, correction, process controls, and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with SMEs and data stewards.
• Provide transactional support to employees utilizing StS services, including those within regional Business Service Centers (BSCs).
• Resolve global transactional issues, process deviations, and performance anomalies.
• Conduct root cause analyses for errors and non-compliant items and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure all GBS global documentation, including SOX controls, is current, complete, relevant, and aligned with process structures and designs.
• Collaborate with Process Stewards across Procure-to-Pay, Settlement, Accounting-to-Reporting, Customer Master Data, and other functions to ensure alignment across global end-to-end processes.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture activities through supplier master data reviews.
• Perform mass data uploads while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Compliance, Communication & Training

• Participate in the development and documentation of processes with functional data owners.
• Support the development of StS content to ensure accurate communication and standardized training.
• Educate and support employees on StS processes and tools.
• Maintain files and documentation accurately and thoroughly in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, values, ethics, and integrity standards.
• Support the rollout and enhancement of Master Data platforms.
• Partner closely with StS, business, and IT teams to ensure master data governance standards and system operations align with business requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Vendor Master Data (VMD) platforms is required.
• Broad understanding of business processes, including end-to-end data lifecycle management (creation, maintenance, usage, and inactivation).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Team-oriented with a customer service mindset.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• SAP knowledge is required.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to respond to global stakeholder requests efficiently and professionally.
• Positive attitude, high integrity, credibility, and energy.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to remain focused and effective during periods of change and uncertainty.
• High ethical standards and commitment to corporate policies and procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to attend or conduct remote meetings outside of regular business hours on an occasional basis (less than 5% of the time).

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