Data Listing Approver - Business Partner Listing reference: spar_000534 Listing status: Online Apply by: 28 June 2024 Position summary Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade Job category: Data Processing Location: Durban Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction A position has become available for a Data Listing Approver - Business Partner to join our dynamic team. The role is responsible for collaborating with and supporting the organisation’s usage of Master Data (MD) in Southern Africa. The role will specialize in supporting the flow of MD in the organisation whilst ensuring adherence to established MD processes, governance, integrity, efficiency, security, and availability of Business Partner data. This includes support to various business functions requiring guidance, approval and maintenance or resolution of issues/errors for Business Partner MD and Article MD.  KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Master Data Governance  Collaborate with business to ensure adherence to MD design, policy, guidelines, and procedures.Support MD Manager in the development of relevant processes, procedures, and standards, based on expert insight into requirements of data.Contribute to data listing rules and validation. Master Data Management  Act as an agent for data governance policies and standards, and influence effective data entry, usage and quality control.Responsible for creation and approval of related MD assignments / classification of Business Partners.Management of vendors and adherence to established governance and policies on multiple platforms, inclusive of other MD objects (BP hierarchies, valuation classes, account assignment groups, etc.Investigate and provide support and process guidance for escalated data issues.Responsible for MD operations, capturing, cleansing, classification, and validation activities related to articles.Identify, authenticate, and authorise users, validating security for access to MD.Collaborate and support the various partners within the MD Centre of Excellence, external suppliers, and third parties in the maintenance of MD integrity and quality. Metadata Management  Contribute to MD metadata for relevant processes, procedures, and standards from daily operations.Augment collected metadata with business context by documenting terms, concepts, relationships, and processes.Monitor and report on data quality and identify continuous improvement requirements.Assess value of MD from user input (e.g. ratings, reviews, and certifications) from relevant stakeholders across the organisation.Provide input to training content development.A business-related qualification i.e., Bachelor of Commerce, Information Services or any other related discipline.A minimum of 3 years’ experience on MD related projects.Strong knowledge of FMCG, supply chain principles, practices, and technologies.Strong document creation and process development skills.Experience working with SAP MD, SAP S4/HANA.Knowledge of data analysis tools, SQL & MS Excel.Knowledge of industry standards related to Business Partner data, e.g. BBBEE, evaluation and contract management, procurement digitalization, GS1 GLN’s. The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements: Independent, with a high stress tolerance level.Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values, and integrity.Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.Excellent analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail.Quality oriented and self-driven to achieve results.Passion for people and retail with strong customer focus. Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly. “Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”. 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