Data Governance Analyst (Hybrid)

Topco; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Topco Associates is seeking a Data Governance Analyst for their Enterprise Data Governance team in Itasca, IL. This hybrid role involves managing data governance across key domains, creating policies, and ensuring data quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, SAP experience, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Health Savings Account

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Annual flexible spending accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive 401(k) match

Generous PTO offered

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience in a CPG company or similar supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of database analysis and data quality.
• Ability to work in a multi-technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage data governance needs of Material, Customer, and Vendor domains.
• Create and maintain Data Governance documentation.
• Analyze problems and perform root cause analysis on data quality issues.

Skills

Database analysis

Data visualization

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Topco Associates is currently seeking a Data Governance Analyst for the Enterprise Data Governance team in Itasca, IL. This position will be a hybrid role, with the successful candidate conducting work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtual twice per week.

The Data Governance Analyst will report into Enterprise Data Governance team that will serve as a organization in the advancement of data governance and management best practices. This role is responsible for managing data governance needs of three key data domains (Material, Customer and Vendor) in Topco.

This role will help build and implement policies, procedures, and standards for data governance and data management functions. They will be responsible for identifying continuous process improvements in the data world, identifying data quality opportunities and drives compliance with data governance and quality initiatives.The Data Governance Analyst will use technical tools and best practices to analyze and measure data quality and develop action plans to ensure the accuracy, completeness and compliance of our enterprise data with the necessary standards.

Responsibilities

• Represent data governance team, coordinate, and facilitate discussions to build and maintain data standards, procedures, and policies across all critical master data domains.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of Data Governance documentation and related training material.
• Drive implementation of optimal process solutions to meet members and cross functional team needs.
• Applies diverse and cross functional business knowledge when analyzing multi-dimensional problems
• Performs impact analysis and coordinates the execution of change processes.
• Creates data governance and quality metrics and dashboard.
• Identifies data quality opportunities and drives adherence with data governance and quality initiatives.
• Collaborates with IT and business teams serving as central point of contact to address data management and data governance needs by domain.
• Analyze problems, diagnoses issues, and finds root cause, and then either create a fix or partner with the team to collaboratively design a solution.
• Open to learn setup tasks such as Item Setup, Vendor Setup, Customer Setup in SAP
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience, required

Technical skills:

• Master Data experience in the areas of Material, Customer and Vendor domains in SAP.
• Ability to work in an environment where multiple technology infrastructures are utilized.
• Strong knowledge of database analysis, and the ability to help structure data for the use in reporting and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software including: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Data visualization experience with Tableau or SQL experience is a Plus

Previous experience:

• One to Two year’s relevant experience in a CPG company or similar supply chain operations.
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating discussions with cross functional teams.
• Experience in performing root cause analysis on data quality issues.
• SAP experience required.

Other qualifications:

Collaboration

• Ability to effectively develop and maintain a good working relationship with the department's customers, Topco’s Members, outside sources of data/information, and all levels of Topco management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Readily involves others, as appropriate, to accomplish individual and team goals.
• Take personal responsibility to deliver superior service to other departments and follow up in a timely manner.

Execution Excellence

• Ability to analyze situations/information and independently create effective solutions/reports.
• Organized self-starter, able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on a regular basis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Business Acumen

• Demonstrates a clear grasp of the fundamental drivers of the organization’s financial success
• Expands knowledge of the company beyond own department

Topco strives for an inclusive workplace that reflects our member shopper’s communities. If your experience similarly reflects what you see listed in the job description, please consider applying, as individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence;therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Topco is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including age, sex, color, race, creed,national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief,veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential jobfunctions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interviewprocess.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $75,000/annually

Benefits

• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP offered)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Annual flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Generous PTO offered