Scoular is an employee-owned $9B agribusiness leading the way since 1892. We buy, sell, store, handle and process grain and ingredients by leveraging our global networks and expertise in international trade and transportation. Employing more 1,400 people in over 100 offices and facilities in North America and Asia, we provide safe, innovative and reliable solutions to farmers, grain processors, renewable energy producers, and manufacturers of food, animal feed, aquafeed and pet food. Our deep involvement in the global agricultural supply chain gives us the ability to quickly assess market needs and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Position Overview:

Associate Master Data Stewards will have the responsibility for the process of creating and maintaining all the master data elements used within the Master Data Hub and other data sources. This person will interface with various functional areas to ensure that accurate master data is being generated, entered in the system, and maintained as per “Governance” guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to setting-up, maintaining and optimizing all master data for customers, vendors, producer lien maintenance and banking verifications and account setups.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and verify all data related for customers, vendors, producer liens and banking elements according to the defined master data rules


• Provide training, as needed, to ensure compliance and necessary redundancies.


• Maintain all fields and develop and champion the consistency and accuracy of all data in the system.


• Adhere to a workflow process for required escalation/ approval steps where required in line with governance guidelines.


• Analyze the data within the MD hub, and cleanse errors within the Centralized Data System source/destination transactional systems.


• Ability to provide high levels of service to functions with adherence to request turn around target timelines and feedback to users.


• Assist in identifying possible streamline capabilities on all areas of Master Data inputs and governance processes


• Assist in testing newly designed system(s) / processes to ensure accuracy and identify and implement potential improvements


• Clean and/or improve master data attributes, when directed, by updating out-of-date and managing redundant data.


• Work directly with internal business partners to ensure data submissions are compliant with standardized processes, troubleshoot, identify data quality, and process improvement opportunities.


• Provide input and guidance regarding master data and data quality standards and processes.


• Assist in creating a Data Dictionary for the different areas of data, and ensuring it is maintained.


• Proactively escalate issues and risks through appropriate channels.


• Work daily with team members to transact and update Master Data in the MD hub and prioritize requests for data entry/ data maintenance.


• Identify, analyze and report/resolve data issues, related to uniqueness, integrity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.


• Continuously improve processes and help achieve sustained higher levels of accuracy and cleanliness across the MD hub source/destination systems

Performance statement: In performing their responsibilities, employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor and independently while understanding the necessity for communication with other employees and throughout Scoular.

Minimum

• 1-2 years ERP Master Data Management experience and use of workflow tools


• 6 months of related experience in a clerical function


• Agricultural / Grain Trading process experience is preferred


• Must have a history of employment stability


• Strong communication skills both oral and written


• Ability to effectively handle details


• Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously


• Must be able to interact with a diverse customer base

We encourage all candidates who are enthusiastic about his opportunity and believe they can contribute to our team’s success to apply, regardless of whether you meet every qualification.

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