DATA LEAD - LEO

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The M2D / D2D Data Lead will perform a variety of tasks related to Data activities within the process areas of manufacturing and / or distribution on Program Leo. This will encompass Data Validation, Data Construction, Data Conversion, and Data Governance activities. They are responsible for understanding data requirements for their assigned workstream.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The M2D / D2D Data Lead reports to a Global Process Manager and demonstrates strong business and technical acumen in the space of manufacturing and distribution.  The Data Lead will be responsible for the following activities :

• Data Conversion

Functional Specification Mapping

• Conversation action rules
• Maintaining cross reference files
• Designing and creating business rules
• Functional Unit Testing
• Data Validation

Pre-load and Post-load validation activities

• Coordination with cutover team according to project plan
• Point of contact / Liaison for part-time data validators
• Completion of Data Validation reports
• Determination of data quality / accuracy percentages
• Data Construction

Populate data construction templates (DCT) based on process design decisions

• Work with non-SAP legacy sites to bring them up to speed on process design
• Consistently review and update DCT files leading up to load cycles
• Data Governance

Functional Specification review with GD team

• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Identify SLA and metrics for MDG workflows
• Steward data through MDG workflows

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in related professional area and 8 years minimum of business or professional experience. (or a Master’s Degree in related professional area, 6 years minimum of business or professional experience, or Associate's Degree in related professional area and 10 years minimum of business or professional experience, or   In lieu of a degree in related professional area, 12 years minimum of business or professional experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of McCormick’s current business processes, their assigned functional area, and ways of working
• Demonstrated buy-in for transformational change at McCormick and specifically Program Leo
• Demonstrated SAP experience and ability to quickly develop working knowledge of SAP S / 4HANA
• Well-respected as a “go-to” person with ability to quickly learn computer applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Global mindset and cross-cultural competency
• Strong organizational, analytical, and administrative skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Strong team player and ability to work well within a process team
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