Master Data Analyst at PZ Cussons

The Role:

Lead, manage and maintain master data and business systems within the Europe Marketing function across all product portfolios, ensuring a single version of the truth, to enable accurate reporting, compliance and operational efficiency.

Function Overview

The Europe Marketing function consists of Brand, Product, Content and Project teams of circa 40 employees. The Project team is a small team of 5 and reports into the Marketing & Innovation Director. 

Reporting Relationships

This role reports into the Senior Project Lead.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Enable the accurate and timely setup of master data within all PZC EU business systems for both new product development, brand maintenance and SC activities.
• Act as the single point of contact between Project Leads and Master Data Management (MDM) Shared Services.
• Manage the GS1 database and support external customer data publications including new line additions, data base maintenance, pricing adjustments, report tracking and catalogue optimisation.
• Maintain, analyse and report on PZC business system performance.  Ensure data integrity and accuracy of information flow between business systems including reporting and driving of corrective actions where required.
• Ensure GS1 interim and final verification reports are submitted for new line items and any issues rectified by relevant personnel in a timely manner in support of new product launches.
• Support with the training of EU business system users including new employees to ensure effective utilization of PZC systems.
• Ensure translation of business requirements into data requests in line with governance and standards.
• Support Project Managers with SAP SKU’s set up in an accurate and timely manner, generating barcodes and ensuring connectivity and information flow checks between all MDM system elements and functions.
• Provide guidance relating to data, processes and governance of MDM in line with Global MDM policies and solutions.
• Support brand and commercial teams where required with digital asset management into relevant databases and customer e-commerce platforms.
• Drive best practise and continuous improvement for data processes with ANZ

Criteria:

• A high level of computer literacy in key software systems including MS Office (Excel).
• Experience in maintaining key software systems as detailed in this position description (SAP and GS1).
• Meets challenges with confidence, maintaining high professional standards when dealing with change and ambiguity.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive flexible approach when managing change
• Strong problem solver with the ability to multitask and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and an ability to influence remotely in a clear and concise manner.
• Strength in analysing data and drawing on insight to drive corrective actions in an accurate and timely manner.
• An ability to develop and maintain standard operating procedures and deliver training to develop capability in the use of key software systems.