SAP Master Data Specialist — EDI & Governance

Old World Industries, LLC.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Identity theft insurance

Disability coverage

HSAs

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Additional benefits

Job summary

Old World Industries, LLC. in Northbrook, Illinois is seeking a Master Data Specialist to ensure SAP master data accuracy and governance across the organization.

You will analyze, validate, and process complex data requests, troubleshoot EDI failures, and develop SOPs while partnering with business teams to improve data processes and reporting. This role emphasizes training, documentation, and continuous improvement, delivering reliable data and reporting to support operations and compliance in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in master data, data governance, ERP data management, reporting, or a related data-focused role.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting EDI transactions, including failure analysis, issue documentation, and coordination with technical or business partners.
• Proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs and SOPs.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.
• High level of professionalism and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, validate, and process complex master data requests in SAP, coordinating with business stakeholders to resolve incomplete, conflicting, or noncompliant submissions.
• Apply master data governance standards to maintain data accuracy, completeness, and consistency; identify exceptions and coordinate corrective action with appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor master data quality, investigate recurring defects, and recommend preventive controls or process improvements to reduce errors and rework.
• Extract, validate, and analyze data for recurring and ad hoc reporting, ensuring datasets are accurate, complete, and suitable for business use.
• Refresh and reconcile recurring Excel reports, investigate data discrepancies, and identify opportunities to standardize or automate manual reporting processes.
• Independently monitor, prioritize, troubleshoot, and resolve EDI transaction failures, documenting actions and coordinating with internal teams or external partners when escalation is required.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring EDI failures, assess business impact, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and partner with stakeholders to implement and verify solutions.
• Analyze trends, service levels, and recurring issues to identify and lead continuous-improvement initiatives that improve data quality, reduce processing time, and prevent rework.
• Resolve complex master data and EDI issues, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource for master data processes and SAP functions, providing training, guidance, and issue resolution support to business stakeholders.
• Identify training needs; develop, maintain, and deliver accurate training materials; and evaluate effectiveness through feedback, recurring questions, and error trends.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures for master data setup, maintenance, validation, exception handling, and governance controls.
• Communicate process changes, support implementation across the team, monitor adherence to standard operating procedures, and address gaps through coaching or process updates.

Skills

Master Data

Data Governance

EDI Troubleshooting

Excel

SAP

Training

SOPs

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Old World Industries, LLC. in Northbrook, Illinois is seeking a Master Data Specialist to ensure SAP master data accuracy and governance across the organization.

You will analyze, validate, and process complex data requests, troubleshoot EDI failures, and develop SOPs while partnering with business teams to improve data processes and reporting. This role emphasizes training, documentation, and continuous improvement, delivering reliable data and reporting to support operations and compliance in