Data Domain Expert - Pune, India - AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel

Verified Company

Pune, India

3 weeks ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Description

Date:
Apr 13, 2023

Location:
Pune, IN

Company:
AkzoNobel

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years.

As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products.

Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe.

We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader.

It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

1. Purpose of the job
The innovative and effective deployment of data and analytics is key to the success of companies today. AkzoNobel is no exception as we seek to embed the improved understanding of data across the company.

Identifying and implementing opportunities to optimize the use of data within our Research & Development (R&D), Manufacturing, Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), Marketing and Sales, Finance, HR and Sourcing Functions have been services delivered from our MDM Global Organisation over the last few years.

We need additional support in these areas with a strong focus on Innovate, Plan, Make and Deliver. For these reasons, GBS Master Data Services requires a Data Domain Expert to support our R&D and ISC functions.

2. Responsibilities

Responsible for (or support) the activities done by the CoE for R&D and ISC in alignment with the MDM Roadmap.
Drives R&D and ISC standardized End to End Processes and Tools around MDM to Improve Quality of Delivery, Optimize Cost to Serve, Control & Compliance, and Enhancing Customer Experience.
Support the MDS CoE Team Lead to build an R&D and ISC MDM roadmap
Support the scope and activities of projects and processes and ensures execution
Responsible for (or support) implementing proper preventive/detective controls for the CRUD activities of MDS Operations for R&D and ISC
Manage escalation process of R&D and ISC issues or support the resolution of issues raised by business to the CoE
Act as a change agent and communicator for MDS, enabling continuous commitment for and awareness of MDM
IM touchpoint, driving R&D And ISC master data standardization, organizational and system alignment
Continued focus on innovation and standardization to drive down total costtoserve and enhance customer satisfaction through improved quality of processes in R&D and ISC domains
Foster communication and teamwork within, and across, organizational boundaries
Ability to analyze, design and implement the need for MDM in high complexity landscapes, both from system perspective and organizational perspective for the R&D and ISC domains
Ability to utilize metrics to identify opportunities for service improvement
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Customer service mindset with excellent customer service skills
Ability to build working relationships and foster communication with internal customers within, and across, organizational and geographic boundaries
Capable of managing multiple complex assignments including the ability to plan, assign and direct work
Capable of managing assignments in a dynamic environment with everchanging priorities
Capable of coaching teams, possibly located remotely
Ability to understand change management and drive to resolution with experience in large company in a complex and international environment
International mindset and intercultural skills

3. Job Requirements

Post-Graduation in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT or equivalent work experience
Minimum 35 years' overall experience with 23 years' experience in MDMrelated function, supporting R&D and ISC
SAP experience required, preferably with product domain knowledge
Knowledge on master data, transactional data and an understanding of SAP manufacturing data objects i.e. Material Master, Bill of Materials, Production Version, Routing etc.
Experience in Product Vision & OMP tooling, or similar, a plus
Experience in data quality, data governance and data cleansing is preferred
Ability to deliver quality work within strict deadlines while managing multiple priorities and acting with a sense of urgency
Very good communication skills must be able to discuss the requirements effectively with stakeholders, the external teams, and with internal teams
Continuous Improvement focused, relevant CI certification a bonus
Experience in Project Management, with supporting certification preferred
Experience in Alteryx, PowerBI and/or dashboarding skills are preferred
Advanced interpersonal and cultural skills including fluent English, with any other important language(s) an advantage.
Experience in complex IT system environments as key user
Experience in complex business environments with multiple stakeholders, including service providers for