Master Data Steward – Retail Data & ERP Excellence

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a Master Data specialist to create, validate, and maintain item/vendor data and support governance across ERP, MDM, and PIM systems. You will drive data accuracy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant data flows.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in data operations, strong Excel and SQL skills, and familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Blue Yonder. This role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and regulatory compliance in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in master data, data governance, or retail data operations.
• Experience supporting item and vendor data in retail or CPG.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and maintain master data for items, vendors, stores, pricing, promotions, and hierarchies
• Maintain vendor and item relationships supporting procurement, replenishment, and invoicing
• Enforce data governance standards, naming conventions, and business rules
• Perform data quality checks and resolve inaccuracies, duplicates, and inconsistencies
• Partner with data governance teams to define policies and stewardship processes
• Support audits and compliance requirements related to food labeling, traceability, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, Marketing, and E-commerce teams
• Support new item setup, assortment changes, seasonal items, and promotional launches
• Act as data steward for assigned data domains
• Work within ERP, MDM, PIM, and merchandising systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder
• Support system integrations and data synchronization across platforms
• Assist with testing during system upgrades, enhancements, and new data initiatives
• Monitor master data KPIs and data quality metrics
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Document procedures, workflows, and data standards
• Interact with internal associates, customers, service providers, and product providers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

Skills

Data Analysis

SQL

Data Transformation

Excel

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP MDG

Informatica

Stibo Systems

Syndigo

Job description

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a Master Data specialist to create, validate, and maintain item/vendor data and support governance across ERP, MDM, and PIM systems. You will drive data accuracy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant data flows.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in data operations, strong Excel and SQL skills, and familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Blue Yonder. This role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and regulatory compliance in a retail setting.