Senior Master Data Analyst

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Senior Master Data Analyst

Hybrid Schedule - Massillon Ohio

The Senior Master Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of master data within the organization's ERP systems. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and security of the master data and works to streamline data management processes for better business intelligence and decision making. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead the strategy and execution of data management practices at a senior level, making a direct impact on the organization’s data-driven operations and business decisions.

The Senior Master Data Analyst collaborates with various departments such as IT, finance, operations, and supply chain to ensure the master data is aligned with business needs. They play a crucial role in managing and maintaining our data, ensuring data governance, quality, and seamless integration across multiple systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Lead the management and continuous improvement of master data processes, ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with business goals.
  • Identify opportunities for automating and streamlining data management processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Update and maintain master data records related to customers, suppliers, products, materials, and other critical business data entities.
  • Review and ensure master data records are in compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to obtain necessary documentation.
• Data Quality & Integrity:
  • Oversee the monitoring, cleansing, and validation of master data, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and accuracy across all systems.
  • Perform regular audits of master data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to improve data quality.
  • Develop and manage data standards, ensuring master data attributes are categorized correctly and aligned with organizational guidelines.
  • Monitor the lifecycle of master data records, including updates, deactivations, and discontinuations, ensuring it is reflected accurately across all systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex master data issues in a timely manner, working with IT and business units to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.
• Data Governance & Strategy:
  • Develop, implement, and…