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General Purpose and Scope of Position: The role is responsible for collaborating with cross functional stakeholders to document definitions, procedures, issues, define business rules and change requests of specified data domains (Customer, Item, Asset, Vendor, Organization, etc.). The data steward is responsible for ensuring the highest level of data integrity, governance, and service to internal customers. The role will support developing and improving the Data Governance Office to increase operational efficiency and strengthen data governance.
Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:
Understands the impact of master data within the organization and systems for applicable data domains.
Support developing and improving the Data Governance Office to increase operational efficiency and strengthen data governance
Design and implement of Master Data Management (MDM) strategies to maintain data quality rules and processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Curate and maintain enterprise data dictionaries, ensuring that data elements are accurately defined and documented
Collaborates with cross functional stakeholders to document definitions, procedures, issues, define business rules and change requests of specified data domains (Customer, Item, Asset, Vendor, Organization, etc.)
Ensures the highest level of data integrity, governance, and service to internal customers
Use workflow processes and User Interface Robots to format, approve and create new items in ERP Systems
Responsible for the quality of a defined dataset on a day-to-day basis. In contrast, Data Owners are accountable for data quality but not daily activities. Data Stewards will draft the data quality rules by which their data is measured, and the Data Owners will approve those rules.
Serve as the finger-on-keyboard subject matter experts that work with the data every day. They have a deep understanding of the meaning of the data and the impact to the business of changes to the data.
Align quality standards and daily data activities with the tiered structure of the Data Governance program.
Key Skills and Abilities Include:
5+ years of business experience and expert level business understanding in assigned data domain
Associate degree in relevant field of study or high school diploma/GED
Strong analytical abilities with experience extracting data and developing reports in an ERP environment
Mid-level or above proficiency with MS Office Excel, analyzing and manipulating large datasets
Proactive approach to role and problem solving; solution rather than problem focused
Organized methodical application of established data governance standards
Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively and positively with key stakeholders both within and outside of the data quality and governance team to get the job done
Experience with and implementation of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and tools (ex: Reltio) to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Knowledge of and experience with data dictionary tools like Collibra, Alation, etc. for metadata management, data discovery and cataloging.
Proficiency with SQL for data querying, data quality verifications and analysis of data within enterprise datastores
Key Personal Attributes Include:
Aligns to company core values Integrity, Diversity, Effort, Accountability and Service
Understanding of Data Governance Practices
Understanding of how data is used to support business processes in a large ERP system
Ability to interpret and define business rules for data from business requirements
Exhibits a high degree of professionalism and a customer service mindset
Inquisitive and thorough in approach
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; strong critical self-review skills
Self-motivated, flexible, with the ability to deal with high levels of complexity, change and evolving processes, often at short notice
Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $86,400 - $115,210 annually. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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