Purchasing - Material Master Data Coordinator

About the Role

Support a large, fast-growing global corporation’s SAP Material Master Data records for North America. This includes MRO parts, consumed goods, and raw materials by creating material data in the material master program such as descriptions in the Oniqua Standard format, cataloging, item numbers, maintenance, creating and updating Vendor info records, price maintenance, and item analysis data diving. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple departments and divisions and be able to reason through complex issues, resolve problems, and work well under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in maintaining the integrity of the SAP Material Master Data base records.
• Work with all departments to maintain material items data in the system.
• Link Materials in multiple computer systems programs.
• Maintain electronic records of all data requests including creation, Vendor Info Records, classifications, GL links, deletions/blocks, material item number sequence, Oniqua Standard description format, and change/update requests.
• Ensure Material numbers are linked to correct GL accounts and part classification.
• Provide analysis of Material records, item specs, organize descriptions into formal consistent standards, and enter into the computer system (maintenance parts, consumables, and raw materials).
• Analyze, create, and upload formulated item descriptions needed to manage and maintain the Material Master Data records for the corporation.
• Manage Master Material projects and assist with the development of an automated electronic upload tool.
• Monitor PO activity of Materials to ensure the correct Materials are being used across the Corporation.
• Support Corporate Purchasing needs with analysis of Materials activity reporting and other projects as needed.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a material management environment, accounting, or a degree in a related field.
• Experience with an ERP or Inventory Parts system preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of an ERP system.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Project management skills to lead Materials projects across multiple inventory systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills—formulating consistent standards.
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Well-rounded experience in a manufacturing or commercial parts environment, with a good understanding of item details, specifications, and maintenance and repair parts.
• Team player and self-motivated with the ability to get up to speed quickly.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and resolve problems.
• Able to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
• Proficient with Microsoft products, especially Excel, with experience using formulas and functions.