Role Overview
Kimberly-Clark features an opportunity for a Master Data Analyst III based at the Pune Kharadi Hub (Hybrid). In this technical data governance position, you will execute master data management services with an emphasis on vendor master data across enterprise operations. The role focuses on record creation, maintenance, data cleansing, and workflow administration, applying structured data policies and controls to ensure master data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across SAP systems.
Core Responsibilities
- Master Data Administration: Create, validate, and maintain vendor master data records within enterprise SAP systems in accordance with internal quality standards and data governance frameworks.
- Workflow & Mass Updates: Administer master data workflow systems, manage approval queues, and execute mass data uploads and transformations using automated tools.
- Data Cleansing & Quality Control: Conduct routine data profiling and cleansing exercises to eliminate duplicate or inaccurate records and uphold defined quality thresholds.
- Audit & Compliance Monitoring: Perform regular system audits and control checks to maintain compliance with corporate policies, governance standards, and operational guidelines.
- Issue Triaging & Root Cause Analysis: Provide technical troubleshooting support for complex data anomalies, perform root-cause investigations on process defects, and implement preventative resolutions.
- Process Optimization: Author and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), support KPI tracking, and leverage Lean principles and automation to eliminate process bottlenecks.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical, business, or analytical field.
- Professional Experience: 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in master data management, data administration, or enterprise operations.
- Domain Expertise: Thorough technical comprehension of Vendor Master Data lifecycle management and enterprise data governance practices.
- System & Tool Proficiency: Advanced user capability in SAP ERP systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data modeling).
- Process Frameworks: Direct experience applying Continuous Improvement (CI) or Lean methodologies to data workflows.
- Technical Tools (Advantageous): Working knowledge of WinShuttle, SAP GUI scripting, Excel VBA Macros, Microsoft Power BI, or Microsoft Power Apps.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark is a global manufacturer of personal care and hygiene products, producing brands including Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional. Operating internationally, Kimberly-Clark develops products that provide essential care to billions of consumers around the world.