Data Engineer
Hercules Industries · Denver, CO · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$90k–$107k/yrFull-time
Data Integrity, Governance & SteWARDSHIP
- Establish and enforce data governance standards across ERP, data warehouse, and connected systems
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of core datasets (item master, lead times, safety stock, supplier and customer data)
- Identify and remediate data quality issues through structured audits and data initiatives
- Define ownership, workflows, and controls for maintaining high-quality master data
- Implement monitoring systems to proactively detect and resolve data anomalies
Data Architecture & System Integration
- Design and maintain scalable data architecture connecting ERP (Infor M3), data warehouse, CRM, and external systems
- Build and manage data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to ensure timely and accurate data availability
- Enable seamless data flow across systems to support real-time and near-real-time decisions
- Standardize data models to support analytics and operational processes
MRP & Operational System Enablement
- Ensure MRP and planning systems are supported by accurate and structured data
- Partner with supply chain and operations to optimize lead times, safety stock, and planning parameters
- Identify and resolve data issues driving inefficiencies in purchasing, production, and inventory
- Support the evolution of MRP into a proactive, optimized planning system
Data Accessibility & Decision Enablement
- Build data models that make data accessible for analysts, data scientists, and business leaders
- Develop datasets that enable rapid analysis and insight generation
- Support dashboards, reporting tools, and self-service analytics capabilities
- Ensure key business metrics are consistently defined and trusted
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Data Science to provide clean, structured datasets for modeling
- Translate business requirements into data architecture solutions
- Work with supply chain, operations, and finance leaders to prioritize data needs
- Serve as a bridge between technical systems and business applications
Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- Lead initiatives to modernize data infrastructure and capabilities
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and eliminate workarounds
- Drive transition toward a fully integrated, data-driven operating model
- Establish best practices for data engineering within the organization
Qualifications, Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field)
- Experience with data architecture, data pipelines, and system integration
- Experience working with ERP systems, data warehouses, and analytics platforms
- Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and master data management
- Experience supporting supply chain, operations, or business analytics environments preferred
- Proficiency in data tools, SQL, and data modeling concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment