As a key member of the Data Management team the position is responsible for the creation, control & advancement of master data in order to meet the demands of internal customers throughout all of the AMER Components facilities.

Responsibilities:

Create, Align and Maintain Master Data for AMER Components Facilities

• Complete all data management requests (e.g. item setup, planning parameters, production tooling).
• Complete all change requests (CSS code updates, pricing updates, etc.) in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Actively participate in the drive for continuous improvement in service provided by the Data Management team to each area of the business.
• Ensure consistent and comprehensive data setup to include all AMER Components facilities.
• Participate in Investigating root causes for master data inaccuracies, and the incorporation of resources from all relevant areas of the business to deliver necessary resolutions.

Process & Procedure Improvements

• Work in collaboration with all internal customers to understand their master data requirements and how these can be best supported.
• Identify opportunities and participate in projects to improve master data policies/procedures.
• Seek to implement automated solutions wherever possible; delivering both a greater level of accuracy and maintenance efficiency.
• Create process documents/library of existing processes and new processes to include updating in a timely manner as these change over time.

Data Integrity Program

• Participate in the design, documentation and implementation of comprehensive program of master data audits that are repeatable year-on-year. Focus areas are; (i) item data, (ii) replenishment parameters & intercompany sourcing links, (iii) vendor pricing & lead-times, and (iv) manufactured BOM’s & routing.
• Work to ensure completion within targeted timelines.
• Identify appropriate measures in order to maintain excellent data integrity across all systems, and wherever possible automate the reporting of these measures.
• Ensure data is entered / maintained accurately within BPCS / D365 ERP systems
• Various reporting on a regular basis, including reporting dashboards to illustrate data integrity

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proactive and able to effectively problem solve.
• Excellent reasoning and analytical ability.
• Demonstrate excellent data analysis & presentation skills, and solid communication of both written & verbal information with attention to detail maintained throughout.
• A good understanding of ERP systems (preferably BPCS and/or D365).
• Previous significant track record of master data management & improvement, which maintained a customer service focus, within both an international and multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of the businesses reporting systems desirable; Cognos, data warehouse (DW) with ability to analyse/manipulate through use of Excel/Access.
• First class communication and interpersonal skills to successfully work with, influence & engage colleagues of varied nationalities and at all levels of the business.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure fast paced environment maintaining focus on detail, and supporting team environment.
• Commitment to working towards measurable results, demonstrated by an impeccable work ethic to go beyond the normal confines of KPIs & targets on a repeatable basis.
• Ability to create AS400 intermediate level queries and having some experience of mass updating data using SQL
• Highly organized individual who can manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Present an extremely ethical attitude & approach at all times, and work effectively within culturally diverse teams.
• Ability to represent the Company in a professional & appropriate manner in all situations.
• SQL experience (reading data / writing queries) desired
• Alteryx experience desired

What we offer:

• Attractive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Paid day off for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program

Essentra plc is a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.

Headquartered in the UK, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales & service centres serving c.74,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.

At Essentra we are ideally looking for individuals who enjoy working as part of a close team, are passionate about what they do and who strive to make a difference. We are always looking to better ourselves and are keen to recruit individuals who like to innovate and improve processes.