Product Information Management (Pim) Data Analyst

Genuine Parts Company Irondale , AL 35210

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SUMMARY

Responsible for executing a structured approach to the collection, creation, and maintenance of master product data through Motion's PIM supporting the Item Database team. You will be a StiboSystems Power User responsible for the integrity of the organization's master product data systems. You will drive data integrity through data governance, change management, data ownership, and quality assurance. Must be able to work in a team environment. Works under general direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

Creates, reviews, and approves product master change requests to ensure accuracy of data attributes
Manages data requests in support of business processes, new product sales initiatives, and M&A (Mergers & Acquisition)
Drives excellence and ensures continuous improvement in quality of data through cleansing and best practices for data construction
Reports KPIs related to material master data management and drives a system of actions to complete requests in accordance with SLA's (service level agreements)
Provides input into the development of PIM data collection templates
Works collaboratively as a data steward within teams to ensure clear understanding of business requirements that are managed in concert with PIM data
Identifies opportunities to gain efficiencies, automate, and improve data quality
Partners with cross functional stakeholders to support business needs
Follows all SOX / Audit compliance requirements
Understand data governance and control distribution of data points
Actively engages in continuous process improvement
Knowledgeable and compliant of company policies and procedures
Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a 4-year degree in business, operations, marketing.
1-2 years' experience in working in an MDM (ie. StiboSystems, Informatica, Salsify, etc)
Ability to work in a team environment
BI experience preferred, (ie Tableau, Qlik, etc)
Knowledge of workflow management techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, Kanban, etc.
Strong analytical problem solving skills.
Strong computing skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Strong communication skills to convey ideas across the team and to other key stakeholders
Positive attitude

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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