Data Management Specialist - SAP S/4HANA
Vacancy Number: req4868
Location: Cowick
Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 21/04/2025
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Data Management Specialist – SAP to join our Data & Analytics team to work on the SAP Transformation project on Customer, Vendor and Material Master Data migration activities. This role will be responsible for maintaining Master Data, providing oversight of key data activities on projects, providing information on the data environment and advice on the use of technology in a SAP data context.
Who We’re Looking For:
1. Detailed knowledge of Business Process, Entity Relationship Modelling and SAP ERP Data Structures.
2. Experience with SAP Customer, Vendor & Material Master Data.
3. Planning & Organisation; a systematic approach to work.
4. Experience in effective workload planning on a weekly basis to meet Project and BAU obligations.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate innovative/creative ideas.
6. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and multiple projects concurrently.
7. Ability to influence and drive through specifically tasked activities.
8. Judgement, self-assured, calm under pressure.
9. Educated to degree level or extensive relevant business/technical experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
With a strong focus on projects to improve and standardise data management across Croda, you will:
1. Advise and guide teams to compile, check and analyse data for new system implementations and in support of business initiatives.
2. Provide oversight of key data activities on projects, and additionally provide information on the data environment & advice on the use of technology in a data context.
3. Support the Enterprise Architecture function; undertake business analysis, design and model data and relationships and liaise with both technical & business representatives, specifically in respect to data in key system integrations.
4. Maintain the Croda Data Model and associated documentation.
5. Embrace and develop new technologies and concepts in the context of data and data management, championing their transition into BAU.
6. Devise coding and data standards which satisfy the operational needs of the business and best fit for IT systems, paying specific attention to the customer experience with Croda as this can have a significant effect on sales performance.
7. Provide data service, guidance and standards to all group companies utilising the ERP, web business and management information systems against agreed service levels.
8. Take responsibility for the co-ordination of remote data editors ensuring standards are consistently implemented, maintained and best practice is shared. Specifically ensure data changes are understood, consistent and communicated back to business users via various channels including video conferencing, telephone, email or in-person/remote presentations. This will include ensuring user compliance with guidelines & data provision.
9. Train data editors and staff in data related roles such as technical, sales and other business teams using workshops and presentations.
10. Promote best practice within the group whilst being aware of regional requirements and legislation. Participate and lead where appropriate in Global Data Management forums.
11. Initiate data cleansing activities and maintain regional process consistency with Global versions.
12. Ensure accurate and timely collation, entry, update and issue of master data and documentation within Group ERP systems against agreed Service Levels. Follow good data management practice with respect to the data life cycle; Work closely with QA, PSRA & other business functions within Croda.
13. Facilitate Master Data for Internal and External Financial audits and ISO/Customer audits.
What We Offer:
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
1. Defined benefit pension scheme
2. 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
3. Private medical insurance
4. Free lunch in on-site restaurant
5. Access to share plans
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. Car leasing scheme
8. Generous parental leave
9. Retail platform benefits
10. Free car parking on Croda sites
11. Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information:
This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick Hall site.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email us.
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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