Technical Analyst - Masterdata Governance
Tirlán Limited
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Tirlán Limited seeks a Technical Analyst - Master Data Governance to maintain and enhance the quality, integrity and governance of master data across our SAP S/4HANA environment. The role blends SAP expertise with strong analytics and stakeholder collaboration to ensure data is accurate and fit for purpose.
You will work with business users and process owners to support governance, automation projects and SAP enhancements in a hybrid working setup at our Kilkenny area offices.
Qualifications
- Experience with SAP master data in a complex business environment.
- Strong understanding of SAP data structures and governance processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and data quality improvement skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the governance framework and continuous improvement of Master Data.
- Monitor SAP master data creation, maintenance, and change activities.
- Identify data quality issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Create governance reporting using SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI and Excel.
- Contribute to data quality initiatives and automation projects.
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Location: Abbey Quarter, KK, IE, R95 DXR1
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Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer brands and agri-businesses.
Our brands include Avonmore, Kilmeaden, Truly Grass Fed, Millac, Solmiko, GAIN Animal Nutrition and mymilkman.ie. Through our global operations and strong co-operative heritage, we are committed to nourishing the world while safeguarding the environment for future generations.
We are seeking a Technical Analyst - Master Data Governance to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the quality, integrity and governance of master data across our SAP S/4HANA environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical business capability that supports operational excellence, informed decision-making and digital transformation across the organisation.
Reporting to the Senior Master Data Analyst, you will support the governance, analysis and continuous improvement of master data across the Tirlán business.
The role combines technical SAP expertise with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. You will work closely with business users, process owners, technical teams and subject matter experts to ensure master data is accurate, consistent, compliant and fit for purpose.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to data quality initiatives, governance frameworks, automation projects and ongoing SAP enhancement activities within a complex enterprise environment.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Tirlán's Master Data Governance Framework.
- Validate and process master data requests in line with defined governance standards and business rules.
- Partner with data owners, process owners and subject matter experts to maintain data quality and consistency across systems.
- Promote best practice in master data management and governance across the organisation.
- Support compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and data protection obligations.
- Contribute to master data process reviews and governance improvements.
- Monitor and support SAP master data creation, maintenance and change activities.
- Analyse and troubleshoot master data issues through detailed investigation of SAP data structures and tables.
- Identify data quality issues including duplicates, missing attributes, inconsistencies and process failures.
- Perform root cause analysis to determine whether issues originate from processes, system configuration, user behaviour or upstream data sources.
- Support mass data maintenance activities using approved SAP tools and processes.
- Analyse data trends and identify opportunities for process and data quality improvements.
- Develop, maintain and monitor key data quality metrics and KPIs.
- Support data cleansing and remediation initiatives across the business.
- Assist with the design and implementation of preventative controls to improve data integrity.
- Monitor compliance with data standards and governance requirements.
- Support data migration, SAP enhancement and transformation initiatives while ensuring governance principles are maintained.
- Assist in the preparation of governance reports, audits and compliance reviews.
- Create and maintain governance, compliance and data quality reporting using SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Excel and other analytical tools.
- Deliver meaningful insights that support data-driven decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to automate activities, streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen master data management capabilities across Tirlán.
- Experience working with SAP master data in a complex business environment.
- Strong understanding of SAP master data structures, processes and data models.
- Experience with SAP mass data maintenance or upload tools.
- Knowledge of SAP Business Partner frameworks and governance processes.
- Strong understanding of data governance, data stewardship and data quality principles.
- Experience analysing large and complex datasets to identify trends, issues and improvement opportunities.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using reporting or analytical tools.
- Experience working within a formal Master Data Management (MDM) or Data Governance framework.
- Exposure to SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Experience supporting ERP transformation, system implementation or data migration programmes.
- Knowledge of Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud or similar reporting solutions.
- Experience developing data quality dashboards, governance reporting or KPI frameworks.
- Experience with Winshuttle Query, Studio, SAP Mass or equivalent master data management tools.
- Be part of a business where data plays an increasingly important role in operational excellence and decision-making.
- Work within a modern SAP S/4HANA environment supporting multiple business functions.
- Contribute to data governance and transformation programmes that have enterprise-wide impact.
- Hybrid and flexible working environment.
- Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Hybrid working and Flex Fridays
- Free parking with EV charging facilities (where applicable)
- On-site gym at selected locations
- Parenting room facilities
- Work-life balance and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insight, food safety and advanced manufacturing, we deliver innovative food and nutrition solutions to customers worldwide.
Our headquarters in Kilkenny City provides a vibrant collaboration hub where colleagues work together in a flexible, hybrid environment to drive innovation and business success.
At Tirlán, we believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our business and drive innovation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
This role is suitable for all genders.
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