Vendor Master Data Management Steward

Vendor Master Data Management Steward 1 year with extensions Parsippany, New Jersey 070544:1 Hybrid Work ScheduleSchedule: Core EST business hoursInterview Process1st Round with HM, 30 mins Google Meet2nd round: 1.5- 2 hours on-site. Panel and leadership interviewThis position is based in our Parsippany, NJ corporate headquarters, which currently operates on a hybrid in-office schedule. While employees are welcome to work in the office on Friday, this position must be performed in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from the employee's home office on Friday.Job DescriptionSAP S4/Hana Experience is a must-havePeopleSoft experience is a nice-to-haveBanking verification services experience is nice to haveSmartsheet experience is nice to haveG-Suite experience is nice to havePhone skills are a plus. The selected candidate will be calling suppliers to verify bankingThis role requires heavy use of Excel and Google SheetsThis role is focused on the “Procure-to-Pay” function of master data management. Must know vendor onboarding, invoice orders, purchase orders, and source-to-pay.Team SummaryThe MDM team is responsible for ensuring consistency, completeness, and accuracy of data attributes based upon business and customer requirements. MDM will manage the organization’s hierarchy, relationships, product grouping, content linkage, and data model.They are required to be a good communicator, active listener with a critical thinking mindset, who will support the operational direction of master data management within an enterprise platform.Job SummaryThe Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) Steward will utilize processes and policies for how data is managed and accessed in our systems landscape. In addition, you will assist with the development of systems and processes for data sourcing, mastering, and dissemination of data sets across various platforms.Essential DutiesManages vendor creation and updates across multiple business entities, including validating documentation (W-9, W8, ACH, Wire, EFT forms), duplicate checking (TIN, company name, address), and TrustPair banking validation system.Initiates Coupa Link Invitations post-vendor setup by compiling vendor summaries and contact details.Executes Ariba SLP Vendor Processing upon receiving new vendor notifications and managing banking verification approvals.Performs banking verification phone calls for ACH, Wire, and EFT details, confirming account information directly with vendor accounts receivable, documenting correspondence, and updating master records.Maintains and updates SmartSheet tracking tabs (e.g., Vendor Call logs) for vendors requiring secondary follow-up.Manages vendor data approvals and modifications in a SAP master data governance toolUnderstands business requirements and translates them into business rules to assist with configuring master data, workflows, and integration processes to effectively support the creation and ongoing maintenance of master data.Gains awareness of requirements for our data strategy, the data governance councils, and the design and maintenance of Master Data Management applicationsLearns to analyze business processes to determine data quality root cause.Seeks opportunities to provide data consulting in support of business and departmental objectives.Uses a systematic approach and helps develop MDM process efficienciesQualifications RequiredBachelor’s Degree required (preferred)SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience, primarily Business Partner ManagementPeopleSoft ERP experience is a nice-to-haveMaster Data Governance tool experience (SAP MDG, Cherry Works)1+ years of experience in a Vendor/ Supplier/ Business Data environment requiredGeneral Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesIntermediate verbal and written communication skillsIntermediate time management skillsIntermediate organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to multi-taskA wide degree of creativity and latitudeTechnical Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of computerized data systems and Excel spreadsheetsGoogle Suite package highly preferredAnalytical and statistical knowledgeMDM, Data Governance, and Data Quality Acumen