Data Specialist

Breakthru Beverage Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a Data Specialist to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of master data within our SAP environment as we transition to S/4HANA Cloud. You will oversee end-to-end data creation, maintenance, and governance for materials and customers.

The role collaborates with Credit, Trade, and IT teams, enforcing data standards and reporting reliability. It follows a flexible hybrid schedule: two days in the office and three days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• 3+ years in master data input and maintenance using SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA).
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL) and database concepts.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK) and SAP MDG.
• Proficient with SharePoint and SAP Information Steward; MS Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication, diplomacy, and customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and maintenance of material master data with product info and packaging, per standards using Automate Evolve platform.
• Create and enrich customer master data (profiles, sales areas, credit) for accurate account management.
• Conduct data quality checks and audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Implement and enforce data governance policies and meet SLAs for data creation and maintenance.
• Define data definitions and standards with process owners.
• Monitor data quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in data governance committees and train end-users.
• Publish data quality KPIs and address breaches.
• Ensure compliance with CCPA and security protocols; support audits.
• Participate in projects like supplier onboarding, M&A, and S/4 upgrades; perform data transformation and integration.
• Investigate and resolve master data issues; support migration and integration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Data governance

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training

Tools

SAP ERP (ECC/S4HANA)

SAP MDG

SharePoint

SAP Information Steward

Excel

SQL

MS Office Suite

Job description

Time Type: Full time

Job Family Group: Commercial

Job Description Summary

The Data Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the company's master data, specifically focusing on material and customer data within our SAP environment as we transition to S/4HANA Cloud. This position will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of master data, including creation, maintenance, and governance, to support efficient business operations and reliable reporting.

The Data Specialist will collaborate closely with various business units including Credit and trade as well as IT and other stakeholders to uphold data quality standards and promote data governance best practices. This role will be regionally assigned and will receive comprehensive training across various master data domains.

Job Description

This role follows a flexible hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the office and three days working from home.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Efficiently process the creation, modification, and inactivation of material master data, including product information and packaging details, while ensuring strict adherence to established data standards and business rules. Utilize the Automate Evolve platform to streamline processes.
  • Create, maintain, and enrich customer master data , such as customer profiles, sales areas, and credit information, to support accurate account management and sales operations.
  • Conduct regular data quality checks and audits to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
  • Implement and enforce data governance policies, procedures, and standards for material and customer master data, meeting assigned SLAs for data creation and maintenance.
• Data Governance and Quality
  • Work closely with business process owners to define and document data definitions, standards, and business rules for material and customer master data.
  • Monitor data quality metrics and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Engage in data governance committees or working groups to address data-related issues and promote best practices.
  • Provide training and support to end-users on master data processes and system functionalities.
  • Track and publish data quality KPIs, such as accuracy and completeness, and elevate sustained breaches.
  • Ensure customer and vendor master data is handled in accordance with CCPA and internal security protocols; partner with InfoSec on internal audits.
• Project Work
  • Participate in project work such as new supplier onboarding, M&A, and S/4 upgrade as assigned.
  • Execute transformation, mapping, and integration of data during major business expansions, including supplier or new markets entries.
• Problem Solving and Support
  • Investigate and resolve master data-related issues and inquiries from various business departments.
  • Work cross-functionally to identify root causes of data errors and implement corrective actions.
  • Support data migration and integration activities for new business initiatives or system enhancements.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in master data input and maintenance using SAP ERP systems (either ECC or S/4 HANA).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and an understanding of database concepts.
• Knowledge of data-governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and stewardship tools (SAP MDG)
• Proficiency with SharePoint & SAP Information Steward (web-based applications)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a