Manager Item Data Management

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Manager, Item Master Data, is responsible for the tactical execution and daily maintenance of the organization's Item Management processes. Partnering directly with the enterprise Master Data Manager, this role focuses strictly on Item Master data, enforcing the organization's data governance policies, standards, and business rules. This role manages a team of Data Stewards who process New Item Requests (NIRs) and Change Orders (COs) in accordance with established performance metrics.

The Manager ensures timely operational support, maintains item data quality within the ERP system, and serves as the primary escalation point for tactical item data validation and issue resolution. Additionally, this manager will respond promptly to business needs by continuously reallocating team resources to best suit shifting business requirements and operational priorities.

• Data Governance Execution: Serve as the primary reviewer and approver for New Product item requests and change orders, ensuring adherence to governance policies.
• Data Quality Accountability: Assume ultimate responsibility for the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance of all data within the Item Master.
• Escalation Management: Act as the highest escalation point for complex data quality issues and policy exceptions.
• Team Leadership: Manage Data Steward team members by providing guidance, training, and performance reviews to ensure high productivity and data quality.
• Workflow Oversight: Define and oversee the daily workflow of the data management team to meet measurable results for processing items and changes.
• Resource Allocation: Proactively reallocate team resources to meet shifting business requirements and prevent backlogs.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner with the enterprise Master Data Manager to execute the broader governance vision and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• KPI Monitoring: Define, monitor, and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focusing on data quality, processing efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-3+ years of experience in data management or data quality execution within a complex ERP environment (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Informatica).
• Leadership: 1+ years of experience directly managing a team of Data Analysts/Stewards or demonstrated leadership as a Lead Data Steward.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong tactical understanding of item life cycles and ERP system functionality (e.g., Oracle Fusion).
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with data querying tools (e.g., SQL) and reporting tools to measure team output and track quality issues.
• Business Acumen: Functional knowledge of how Item Management data impacts downstream processes such as Inventory, Purchasing, and Finance.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to strictly enforce overarching governance strategies.
• Agility: Strong ability to process workflows quickly and respond timely to business needs.

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