Master Data Administrator – Cataloguer (Fixed Term Contract)

Company: RCL Foods

Functions: Master Data

Job Type Classification: Contract

Location - Town / City: Durban

Job Description

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters. Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com RCL FOODS is seeking a Master Data Administrator – Cataloguer to join the Purchase to Pay Master Data team in the Group Services Division, providing administrative support to the master data team. Validate the submission of requests to Master Data for appropriate approval / authorisation in line with MD Policies & Procedures. Consolidate take on requests and master data attribute amendments in respect of multiple ERP systems for processing. Provide front-line support between the business and master data teams in respect of requests received for processing. Catalogue all new material requests as per RCL requirements. Perform an independent preliminary verification of new master data and amendment requests including verification for duplications. This fixed term contract role will report to the Master Data Manager (Purchase to Pay) and will be based in Westville, Durban .

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Degree, Mechanical would be an advantage or other relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an SAP master data environment or a similar integrated systems environment, will be an advantage.
• Knowledge & Skills SAP or similar operating systems (including multiple ERP and related systems)
• Workflow processes and procedures
• Group business processes & policies
• Filing and saving documents in a chronological and alphabetical order
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (SAP and MS Office skills prerequisite)
• Interpersonal
• Analytical thinking
• Numeracy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Master Data Administration - Cataloguer Cleanse and test the accuracy and completeness of requests for new master data records, through direct communication with the Business stakeholders.
• Identification of Engineering Spares & Consumable materials and alignment of data to Master Data naming convention.
• Update master data attributes accurately and timeously as per authorisation by the relevant approvers as indicated.
• Participate in project work in respect of new systems implementation and/or system enhancements.
• Provide support to the Mater Data team relating to new and amended master data attributes, including the associated communication to users.
• Continually propose and implement ways to improve master data maintenance and housekeeping.
• Participate in the maintenance of master data information on depository information mediums outside the official ERP system(s) to ensure that all stakeholders in the Business have access to accurate and up to date master data information at all times.
• Participate in the resolution of queries and issues relating to master data take-on and amendments.
• Filing and extracting of documents relating to Project work requirements.
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders that utilise master data within the broader information management systems.
• Perform independent verification checks/validation of master data take-on and amendments.
• Ensure the capture of new master data and requests for amendments are appropriately authorised and correctly filed and safeguarded for audit requirements.
• Perform technical administration including running reports and formatting and validating data including reviews for duplications etc.
• Effective Teamwork and Self-Management Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• KPI’s Master data accuracy and integrity
• Timeliness of communication of master data creations & changes to the relevant users
• Master data alignment with the laid down Group standards and best practice