Associate Business Analyst - Material Master Data

$56,000 - $83,000/Yr

Perdue - Salisbury, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Salisbury, MD

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Associate Material Master Data Analyst position at Perdue Farms involves supporting operations by monitoring and analyzing material and production master data. The role emphasizes collaboration with department associates to ensure compliance with established data governance rules and procedures within the Supply Chain. This on-site role requires attention to data integrity and quality, as well as involvement in data strategy and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Ensures master data integrity in key systems and maintains processes to support data quality.
• Identifies areas for data quality improvements and resolves data quality problems through error detection and correction strategies.
• Ensures quality of master data in key systems and collaborates with functional data owners for ongoing maintenance.
• Assists in the design and implementation of data strategy, policies, controls, and programs to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Manages, analyzes, and resolves data initiative issues under supervision to meet internal and customer requirements.
• Collaborates with business/IT to ensure alignment of master data rules with application operations.
• Writes queries in Cransoft, develops load programs from Cransoft to SAP, and maintains Optiva data.

Requirements

• A.A. degree or equivalent combination of education and 1-3 years' experience, or 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking techniques for successful results.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP systems experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off