Master Data Specialist

DHL; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics company that connects people and improves lives. As a Master Data Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing Master Data Management processes within the Supply Chain. This position involves collaborating with regional teams to ensure a seamless transition to cloud technology while promoting best practices across the organization. You'll leverage your strong accounting and finance background, along with your expertise in databases and programming languages, to drive data quality and support innovative finance programs. If you're passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong experience in accounting and finance roles.
• Proven knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with Oracle Financials and MDM tools.

Responsibilities

• Improve Master Data Management processes and governance.
• Lead preparation of Chart of Account data for OneCloud.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent Master Data usage.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Oracle Financials

SQL

Java

Visual Basic

PL/SQL

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle FDMEE

EBX

Job description

Master Data Specialist (US-O)

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life by contributing to an organization that is connecting people and improving lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities, we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description

The Global Accounting and Process Digitalization (GAPD) team owns and improves the global operating model and manages our shared service providers. The aim of the global Business Process Optimization team – part of the GAPD team - is to optimize the value flow along globally streamlined end-to-end financial processes.

The Global Master Data Management (MDM) Expert is instrumental in shaping, enforcing, and implementing the Master Data Management aspects of end-to-end process flows within Supply Chain. If this sounds like a team you'd like to join, keep reading.

The role includes improving Master Data Management (MDM) processes, managing the lifecycle of data domains, governance of the Chart of Account data domains, driving data quality, enabling future reporting and data analytics needs, and supporting key DSC Finance program “Reimagine Finance”.

The Global MDM CoA – Master Data Expert is an experienced MDM specialist and coach/consultant on Master Data Management topics. The Global MDM CoA Process Tower facilitates the sharing of knowledge and best practices across all regions, enabling the finance organization to focus on its core tasks. Key accountabilities include:

• Leading the preparation and transformation of Chart of Account data from the source to the target system OneCloud to support the DSC Finance program, “Reimagine Finance – Moving DSC Finance to Cloud technology.”
• Facilitating discussions and collaborating closely with country and regional teams (OTC, RTR, PTP) to ensure consistent use of Master Data and a seamless transition from the old ERP system to OneCloud.
• Engaging in dialogue and working closely with all other process tower teams (OTC, RTR, PTP) to integrate these towers into a globally consistent Master Data Management process and data model.
• Promoting discussions and collaborating with other functions to enable cross-functional utilization of master data management.
• Leading the development of Master Data Management domains in alignment with countries, regions, and other Supply Chain functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Strong accounting, finance, or Oracle Financials experience
• Proven experience with relational databases and SQL
• Understanding and experience with programming languages (e.g., Java, Visual Basic, PL/SQL) (desirable)
• Experience with Oracle Financials, Oracle FDMEE, or other MDM tools (e.g., EBX)
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software applications
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Excellent negotiation abilities
• Conceptual, strategic, and creative mindset; ability to work independently and solve complex problems
• Desire to learn new things

Our organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision, and life), a 401K plan, paid vacation, and holidays.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer.