Master Data Specialist, Material & Vendor

About the role

We are seeking a Master Data Specialist, Material & Vendor to support our Finance team. The specialist will manage day‑to‑day master data activities, ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of material and vendor data, support governance processes, maintain data standards, manage shared service mailboxes, and assist with data publishing, maintenance, and project initiatives. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to uphold data quality, meet service level agreements (SLAs), and comply with master data governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Create and activate material master records in accordance with established procedures, standards, and data governance requirements.
• Maintain material status throughout the product lifecycle to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Execute daily data synchronization, publication, and maintenance activities in compliance with Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN), 1WorldSync, and GS1 Canada requirements and SLAs.
• Process vendor creation and change requests in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established quality standards.
• Verify that all vendor requests include required approvals and supporting documentation prior to implementation in SAP.
• Perform data validation and quality checks to maintain the integrity of material and vendor master data.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to business stakeholders by responding to inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and resolving urgent master data requests.
• Support master data governance processes, policies, and standards to promote consistent and reliable data management practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business initiatives, process improvements, and data‑related projects.
• Monitor and support compliance with established service level agreements (SLAs) and business requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent accounts payable, finance, or invoice processing experience may be considered. High school diploma required.
• Experience in data management, master data governance, or a similar role, preferably within the food industry or manufacturing sector.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Flexibility to navigate a cross‑functional work environment.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – eligible from day one.
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off: two weeks vacation (increasing to three weeks after three years), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders invested in supporting accelerated career growth, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a robust educational platform (DevelopU) with more than 10,000 free courses.
• Inclusive working environment with Employee Resource Groups and opportunities to build meaningful relationships.
• Access to wellness and employee assistance programs.

Pay

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $19.71 – $36.54 per hour. Placement within the range will consider competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. Eligible candidates may also receive an annual discretionary merit award or bonus.

Schedule

This is a full‑time, hybrid role based in De Pere, WI, operating on the first shift.