Junior Associate - Product Master Data

The Opportunity:
Avantor is seeking a Jr. Associate for the Product Master Data team. It is an entry-level position. The prospect supports Avantor’s data management strategies by investigating and resolving data quality issues in enterprise applications via deletion and merging, while safeguarding against data loss. Execute mass data management processes while ensuring data quality. Manage documentation, updates to the Data Dictionary and data management training materials, under the guidance of the Enterprise Data Management & Analytics team. Coordinate and conduct mass data imports into core systems, and mass data-cleansing initiatives, ensuring integrity and eliminating redundancy from corporate databases.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, math, biology, information systems, or engineering field.
1-5 years of work experience
Experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
Results oriented and works with a sense of urgency. Assertive, responsible for his/her own work and has a strong affinity for defining work in deliverables and is willing to commit to deadlines.
Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure​
Knowledge of distribution, project management skills, critical thinking, data analysis
Intermediate to advanced Excel, Access, SAP, and SQL skills
Excellent communication skills, oral and written
Results driven, self-sufficient and highly motivated
Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Must be able to develop excel reports as well as PowerPoint presentations
Knowledge of Avantor systems and business processes (i.e STIBO and Qlikview) a plus
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Extract, analyze, update data, and implement of process improvements
Product Add Forms – interacts with VWR marketing, supply chain, pricing and regulatory teams, along with contacts at suppliers to shepherd and complete the product add process. Applies proper coding where needed.
Product maintenance – works with other functional teams on the discontinuation and attribute changes of products, including description changes, warehouse ties, internal coding, etc. to maintain current and accurate information.
Responsible for understanding end-to-end data flows and identifying data dependencies in support of delivery, release, and change management
Works with other departments to stage, test, and validate system enhancements
Product pricing – works with marketing, pricing, sourcing, and purchasing teams to maintain accurate supplier pricing in the system.
Works with large amounts of data and regularly audits, researches, analyzes, makes modifications to, and communicates about all of the above tasks.
Maintains accurate tracking of open and closed requests to ensure smooth workflow and accurate reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
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The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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