Master Data Specialist - Temporary

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Please apply until May 27, 2025

Master Data Specialist - Temporary

The position is part of the Purchasing Operations and Master Dara team with the following key responsibilities such as Execute the Vendor & Customer  Master Data process for a selection of Market/Factories in scope of the Manila GBS; Have end-to-end understanding of P2P process and all JSOX and compliance controls; Provide quality customer service by working closely with all stakeholders; Find solutions and identify opportunities for process improvements to drive business targets and KPIs; Support Purchasing & Reporting CPL with regular reviews of documentation to ensure up-dates are reflected in a timely manner.; Intercompany Master Data knowledge; Price Maintenance and other Master Data related activities.

As the Master Data Specialist in GBS you will:

• Core Service Delivery:

  • Ongoing operations: Vendor Master Data Maintenance,  Customer Master Data Maintenance,  Prices Maintenance . Process high volumes of Vendor & Customer creation into SAP system in line with Policies and Procedures whilst heavily focusing on accuracy;

  • Challenge non-compliant documents and address them to end-users/requestors  whilst still meeting KPI's and SLA's set;

  • Organise own workload to meet daily targets and work very closely with the immediate and wider P2P team to provide support when required.

  • Take accountability to make decisions that will support the speed to provide team results.

• Process Improvement:

  • Support CPM and Team Lead  in process and system improvements by proposing optimization, simplification and automation.

• Control and Compliance:

  • Perform the assigned JSOX / operational controls in accordance with the internal documentation.

  • Escalate all controls failures and ensure mitigation actions are in place for each failure.

  • Reporting & Dashboard.

• Teamwork:

  • Handle ad-hoc tasks delegated by the CPM.

  • Assist and provide support to other GBS groups within the area of responsibility.

  • Take part in local and global projects upon assignment by the CPM. 

  • Propose process improvements in the area of the responsibility.

  • RCA, SOP creation, investigation and Esclation Handling. 

Requirements:

• University degree (Business or Finance) 

• Proven experience in Vendor & Customer Master Data management, with the ability to process high volumes with outstanding accuracy under tight deadlines.

• Experience in working with important metrics and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Experience in Shared Service Centers is a plus.

• Strong command of English (oral and written). Knowledge of additional languages within the GBS scope is a plus.

• Experience in intercompany master data is a must

• Deep understanding of Purchase to Pay (P2P) end-to-end processes, particularly in Master Data processes.

• Structured, with outstanding attention to detail, and customer-centric.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to support process improvement initiatives.

• Able to recommend solutions for problems and make decisions under pressure.

• Proficient SAP user and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Dedicated to supporting team objectives and encouraging a collaborative work environment.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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