Sr Data Governance Specialist

Primary Responsibility :The Sr. Data Governance Specialist (DGS) manages Americold's Master Data environment including Chart of Accounts, Customer, Vendor, Item and Employee domains. The DGS will build the organization, processes and refresh current master data during the global Oracle Fusion implementation, then after successful Go Live will act as gatekeeper to maintain "clean" data in compliance with Americold standards. The DGS performs tasks required to monitor, create, edit and educate employees concerning enterprise master data.What You'll Do :
•   Performs tasks related to master data management:
•   Supports initiation of requests for creation, update, or change to master data.
•   Executes changes to master data as approved by business review process including requests to create, change, extend, block/unblock, activate/deactivate, or otherwise modify master data.
•   Executes mass update requests as required.
•   Supports business review processes as appropriate.
•   Manages data requests within agreed "Turnaround Time" (Service Level Agreement).
•   Reacts to escalation notices to expedite creation or change to master data as needed.
•   Performs "logic" review to catch errors in defined global data fields and escalates or remediates errors.
•   Decides to reject or syndicate creation, update or change to master data What Experience and Education You Need :
•   5-8 years progressive experience as Data Governance Specialist.
•   Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business Systems, Business Administration, or related experience preferred.
•   Knowledge of department functions, processes, terminology, and interrelationships of data types such as: Material (Procurement, Supply Chain, AR, AP, Customer Support); Vendor (Procurement, Supply Chain, AP, Customer Support); and/or Customer (AR, Finance, Sales & Mktg, Customer Support): Finance & Accounting (Chart of Accounts - Legal Entity, Account, Cost Center, etc.). What Could Set You Apart :
•   Experience in Oracle Master Data Management (MDM) preferred.
•   Experience in related industry preferred.
•   Strong knowledge of system best practices and methodologies.
•   Demonstrated project management, planning, task organizing, and execution skills.
•   Basic computer proficiency including MS Office.
•   Ability to travel Physical Requirements :The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
•   Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
•   Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
•   Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
•   Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
•   May require travel by automobile and airplane
•   May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
•   May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
•   Requires the use of various electronic tools
•   Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings
•   Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
•   Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management Work Environment :The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What We Offer :Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.