Supervisor – Global Master Data

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Master Data Supervisor to lead the Master Data Center of Excellence and partner with Plant & Corporate leaders to optimize Customer, Vendor, Supplier and Material data. The role focuses on data quality, governance, and operational efficiency across ERP environments.

You will drive process improvements, mentor staff, and coordinate data-related training while ensuring accurate master data across systems. This position reports to the ERP Master Data Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of ERP experience (SAP, JDE preferred).
• Proven track record of cross-functional decision-making and process improvement.
• Strong experience analyzing and reporting data with Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent project management, team leadership, and influencing skills.
• Effective communication in matrixed work environment.
• Experience creating training materials and delivering training to diverse audiences.
• Ability to mentor and influence non-direct reports to improve execution of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing Master Data processes to simplify and drive operational efficiency for the plants while also improving data quality outcomes.
• Create and maintain training materials; conduct one-on-one and group training sessions to mentor staff on data management activities.
• Take ownership of the accuracy and speed of processing for new master data creation & extension requests.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of material master data and make updates daily as required to fix errors.
• Provide guidance to key users on the structure and inter-dependencies of master data fields.
• Execute master data cleanup activities, including authorization cleanup in coordination with IS team (i.e. mass updates).
• Communicate best practices in master data control, governance, and data quality standards across business areas to prevent recurrence of data issues.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Training & mentoring

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The Master Data Supervisor is a pivotal role within Westlake’s Master Data Center of Excellence organization and report to the ERP Master Data Manager. The centralized Master Data Teams (on and offshore) will report directly into this leader. In this role, you will partner closely with Plant & Corporate leaders to optimize Customer, Vendor, Supplier and Material data. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to process improvement, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Optimize existing Master Data business processes to simplify and drive operational efficiency for the plants while also improving data quality outcomes.
• Create and maintain training materials; conduct one-on-one and group training sessions to mentor staff on data management activities.
• Take ownership of the accuracy and speed of processing for new master data creation & extension requests.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of material master data and make updates daily as required to fix errors.
• Provide guidance to key users on the structure and inter-dependencies of master data fields.
• Execute master data cleanup activities, including authorization cleanup in coordination with IS team (i.e. mass updates).
• Communicate best practices in master data control, governance, and data quality standards across business areas to prevent recurrence of data issues.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or Master’s degree (M.S.) in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with ERP systems (SAP, JDE preferred).
• Proven track record of success in cross-functional decision-making, issue resolution, and process improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience analyzing and reporting data, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent project management, team leadership, and influencing skills.
• Effective communication in matrixed work environment.
• Experience creating training materials and delivering training to diverse audiences.
• Ability to mentor and influence non-direct reports to improve execution of daily tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and support professional development.
• Experience managing conflict resolution and aligning goals with organizational objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Significant digital dexterity, e.g. using computer keyboard is required. Use of oral communication to perform work is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as normally based in an open office concept. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.