Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Item Data Governance

You will support the execution of the Item Data Governance Program across business areas responsible for item data management. The Analyst will collaborate with various business functions, including technology leads, Project Managers and Commercialization Participants to facilitate the creation and availability of accurate and complete data throughout the item lifecycle. Key objectives include assisting with education and communication efforts needed to drive adoption, training, and overall awareness of data management practices and solutions that support item set-up, commercial agility and the omni-channel consumer experience.

Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)

Work Arrangements: Hybrid ~30% in office presence  

In this role you will:

Item Data Governance:

Provide change management support for business process improvements, system enhancements & transition activities associated with the item data space

Follow established training material, SOPs and templates needed to support data governance and item build activities

Assist with Data Steward Community to facilitate the prioritization and resolution of issues related to data sourcing, business/governance rules, data transformation, data distribution and data consumption

Use data quality reports, scorecards and status updates to support internal and external compliance needs, data integrity, usability, and reliability of item master data

Identify and escalate opportunities to advance data management practices and data governance standards

Provide Project Management support for item set-up and data related initiatives:

Serve as the subject matter expert and consultant for simple item build and/or omni-channel offerings

Serve as a governance subject matter consultant for set-up and maintenance of all item types in appropriate item systems through the product lifecycle process.

Manage data remediation issues and participate in data management-related projects of varying levels of scope and complexity.

Support the request, creation, and enrichment of all item records

Partner with business stakeholders to achieve and maintain data quality and integrity across systems/processes and ensure that all changes to existing items are completely timely and communicated appropriately.

Partner with Project Managers and Data Stewards throughout the commercialization process to achieve accuracy, timeliness and consistency of item data

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, specialized training or equivalent work experience

Experience (inclusive of internships) in a data governance, item management, quality, regulatory, assurance or related role

Knowledge of item master and/or product content and related systems

Understanding of the importance of change management in the implementation of data and content management strategies

Knowledge of data governance principles, data stewardship principles, and data sourcing practices

Business understanding of the application of the global standards that support supply chain needs

Highest personal and professional integrity and strong work ethics

Ability to build strong relationships and work with multiple levels and disciplines throughout the company

Results-oriented with advanced analytical skills

Ability to practice active listening to identify and communicate key messages

Excellent follow-through, flexible in a dynamic/changing environment

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):

Experience managing simple item configuration/projects

Experience or success in partnering in the commercialization process to achieve accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of item data preferred

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