SAP Master Data Analyst

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.  

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:  Consistent extension, release, update and deletion of SAP material master data on local level, according to defined business processes and rules.  Manage the local data process for Sika US for 45+ plants and monitor local master data for errors and consistency per master data rules.

•    Creation of SAP material master data at local level for all new items, for all plants within Sika US according to Sika global and US local business rules.
•    Completion of mass changes to SAP material master data per local business requests.
•    Release of all new materials after checking completion of local data creation and costing.
•    Local deletion of materials per local business requests, involving multiple data checks in SAP, BOM deletion flags, material master deletion flags, and statuses, and submission of global deletion requests as required.
•    Local process owner for new material workflow process.  Involves communication with local business for accurate / complete information in new item requests, as well as timely completion of requests by local responsible persons.  Also involves training of local business in the workflow process as required.
•    Monitoring of local master data for errors through the use of web-based tool (DIC – data integrity centre).  Resolve errors through correction of data, or communication to local responsible to drive the corrections.
•    Assist local business with extracts of master data / reports as needed (including quarterly SKU report to local management).
•    Assist with analysis and resolution of cross – functional data issues.
•    Assist local integration team with data related aspects of acquisition integrations and any other project participation as required.

Qualifications

•    Degree in Computer Sciences / Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
•    Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or material management in a technical-industrial environment.
•    A minimum of 3 years experience in data management (master data management)  (preferred).
•    Knowledge/Experience with Microsoft products including Windows 10 and Office 365 (Outlook and Teams).
•    Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
•    Knowledge / Experience with SAP (preferred).
•    Ability to excel in a fast-paced and agile environment where critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are required to be successful.
•    Effectively prioritize tasks and escalate problems to management when needed.
•    Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
•    Execute tasks with high accuracy and reliability, with high attention to detail.
•    Willingness to travel.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. 
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.  
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.  

Community Involvement:  Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.  
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.