SAP MDM Business Analyst

Seattle, WA

Contract-to-hire W2

$65/hr on W2 or $120,000+Benefits

Summary: Company is seeking a SAP Master Data Business Analyst to join the Trident team to work on an exciting strategic initiative. This is a critical global transformation to improve supply chain efficiency, deliver world-class sales performance, and provide the fuel to rebuild its infrastructure. The company has selected SAP S/4HANA as its future ERP system, transitioning from a legacy JD Edwards platform in the US and Japan, and an older SAP instance in Europe. This will be an IT/Business support role for the new S/4 HANA ERP system. This position reports to the Global Master Data Leader and is to work closely under the Master Data Leaders’ process guidelines. 

Essential Functions:

• Execute master data creation and maintenance in accordance with established standard operating procedures, templates/mapping documents, service level objectives, and Trident seafoods project plans. 
• Complete/process SAP data loads utilizing data workflow tools, load templates and corresponding programs, mass change transactions, and/or direct entry depending on the situation. 
• Enforce gatekeeper processes requiring appropriate data and approvals to ensure SOX compliance. 
• Uphold SAP master data standards by validating/normalizing/cleansing data to ensure adherence to technical and business rules, naming conventions, abbreviations, etc. 
• Run error reports and/or pulls data to identify inconsistencies and data load corrections. 
• Perform periodic data audits. 
• Function as a master data knowledge resource by helping the business understand master data and the data workflow tools used to request adds/changes (level 1 support). 
• Document data issues engaging Manager to work with the business and technical teams as needed to reach resolution. 
• Provide business and third parties such as customers, warehouses, and consultants with ad hoc reporting as directed. 
• Work with a Master Data team Sr. Analyst and/or Lead and to understand rules and data setup for new requirements due to system enhancements, process improvements, and/or business rule changes. Process changes on Master Data Lead’s approval for changes 
• Provide support for testing and implementation. 
• Maintain logs/shared files to document master data activity for projects, status reports, and internal audit and compliance processes. 
• Create/maintain standard operating procedures, improve user request forms, and maintain documentation to promote data consistency 
• Build programs and/or provide technical build insights for data load utilities in alignment with data requirements for the business 
• Provide cross-training/sharing knowledge with teammates to build skills across the master data team members 
• Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time 
• Provide work and task progress updates to MDM Lead on a recurring basis  
• Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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Minimum Requirements 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, management information systems, mathematics, or engineering or equivalent work experience. 
• 2+ years of Master Data support, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience using SAP or ERP system, with focus on Master Data governance or support. 
• Proficient in SAP MM/PM/WM/SD/FICO with hands-on current experience 
• Strong Material Master, BOMs and Supplier Master Data knowledge and its usage across the supply Chain organizational 
• Direct hand-on experience in maintaining master data across in SAP S/4 HANA and in Fiori in a large enterprise in alignment with enterprise master data process 
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. 

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Bachelor''s degree in supply chain, business management, or operations management  
• Experience with Lean, Agile, and Six Sigma tools is a plus 
• SAP Variant Configuration experience a plus 
• Experience in implementation of a data governance process and use of data governance tool(s) is a plus 
• Knowledge and understanding of IBP application is a plus 
• Excellent MS Excel skills 
• Technical skills such as LSMW builds, MDM governance applications experience is a plus