Supply Chain Systems Data Steward

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Systems Data Steward will be based in Chennai, IN.

Supply Chain Systems Data Steward will be working with different internal cross functional business teams in NEXTracker Supply Chain and Our Business Systems Implementation Partner. You will work as one single point of contact for all management of all data elements using different systems and tools. You will be the Go-to person for any supply chain data related process flows. The Data steward will be the person who will ensure standardization of processes to collect, link, organize, maintain, and collate the different master data sets used by all Supply chain stakeholders. To name a few

• Item master data Supply Chain specific Attributes
• Supplier master data
• Inco Terms Data
• Item Supplier Qualification Data
• Port Master Data
• Logistics Port Master

You would love this job if :

• You love to work in a hyper-growth environment that s powered by bright, kind and people motivated by challenge.
• You love to help build global scalable disruptive Supply Chain System solutions.
• When presented with complex models you are able to understand all the individual parts involved
• Explore multiple methods for developing a model and objectively determine the best approach
• Due to the nature of the role and reporting visibility you are very attentive to detail and presentation
• You have the ability to partner and build trust with different teams across the company

Here is a glimpse of what you ll do:

• A data steward will deign and implement processes and governance around key data elements for Supply chain group, using Nextracker Systems & tools (Such as Netsuite, Arena, Anaplan, Azure Data Warehouse, Power BI)

Core responsibilities includes:

• Understanding NEXTracker s current business processes and Data models.
• Operational Oversight for Supply Chain Cross Functional Data objects
  • Oversee the lifecycle of key data sets
  • Defining and implementing policies and procedures for the day-to-day operational and administrative management of systems and data including the intake, storage, processing, and transmission of data to internal and external systems
  • As a part of the oversight for institutional data, the data steward will be accountable to define and document data and terminology in a relevant glossary. This includes ensuring that each critical data element has a clear definition and is still in use.
  • Optimize workflows and communications.
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Supply Chain Specific cross functional (Across SC) Data as needed
  • Arena Part Master Data - Supply Chain Attributes Update
  • Arena ECO/MCO screening and approvals for SC specific data updates
  • Troubleshooting of Data transmission Issues between Arena and Anaplan
  • Maintain / Update cross functional Logistics specific Master Data sources in Anaplan (Required for TMS) - E.g. Project & Vendor Address Master Data
  • Identify Owners for SC specific Data Objects, Establish and Report current state for Data Quality for key Objects with a cadence
  • Arena Data Quality Reporting on Weekly Basis
• Support new / ongoing Business Systems Projects for Data related Needs
• Data Quality Reporting and Monitoring
  • You will be responsible for establishing data-quality metrics and requirements, including defining the values, ranges, and parameters that are acceptable for each data element.
  • Work with the business team to establish procedures for detection and correction of data-quality issues and collaborate to establish policies, procedures, and internal controls affecting the quality of data
  • You will be the SPOC for the ongoing and detailed evaluation of data quality, the identification of anomalies and discrepancies, and the contribution of expertise to understand the root cause and implement corrective measures.

Here is some of what you ll need (required):

• Bachelors Degree or Higher
• Strong Business Acumen and Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Management / Governance Role preferably in Supply chain function.
• Prior experience of working on any Product Lifecycle Management Software such as Arena
• In-depth knowledge of data modeling, data integration, data configuration and general database concepts
• Knowledge of various Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel, Structured Query Language (SQL) scripting and Macros is a plus
• Knowledge of basic Data Warehousing process / Concepts.
• Strong understanding of data integration technologies such as Azure, Mulesoft etc.
• Knowledge / Understanding of any ERP (NetSuite preferred) and how to integrate with other application
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

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