Data Domain Expert

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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The innovative and effective deployment of data and analytics is key to the success of companies today. AkzoNobel is no exception as we seek to embed the improved understanding of data across the company. Identifying and implementing opportunities to optimize the use of data within our R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, Finance, HR, and Sourcing Functions have been services delivered from our MDM Global Organization over the last few years. For these reasons, we require Data Domain Expert with strong MDM reporting and analytics capabilities to support the delivery of Source to Pay (StP) roadmap.

• Responsible for (or support) the activities done by the CoE for the Sourcing and Finance data domain in alignment with the MDM roadmap. 
• Working together with stakeholders on new dashboard requirements and translate them in technical requirements to address and handover the built to the responsible person in the team.
• Monitor, and Improve data quality and processes based on the existing Alteryx and Power Bi dashboards.
• Responsible for data monitoring, data analysis & data cleansing 
• Defining data standards, cleansing (Get Clean) and monitoring (Dashboard/KPIs) of the data quality 
• Continued focus on standardization and optimisation of data reports and dashboards. 
• Ability to utilize metrics to identify opportunities for service improvement 
• For the relevant data domain, drives standardized End to End Processes and Tools around MDM to Improve Quality of Delivery, Optimize Cost to Serve, Control & Compliance, and Enhancing Customer Experience. 
• Support the MDS CoE Team Lead and Global Data architect to build an MDM roadmap for the relevant data domain

• Post-Graduation in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum 8 years’ overall experience with 5 years’ experience in data-related function building dashboards.
• Experience with SAP system (technical tables/ Fields) is a must.
• Experience with Sourcing and Master data processes (Vendor master data and related objects such as PIR, Source List, etc) is a must.
• Experience with SAP Central Finance (CFIN) preferable.
• Experience with Coupa (Business Spend management platform) preferable.
• Experience with SAP (ECC, S4HANA, Fiori) is a plus.
• Experience in Project Management. Certification in this area is a plus. 
• Experience in the implementation of MDM processes 
• Experience in interfacing with business operational customers 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 43935