Data Steward, Master Data

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Data Steward - Master Data (Finished Goods)

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for creating and maintaining centralized master data elements across the global enterprise.  Data Stewards have a region of focus and are expected to cross train across regions to smooth out workload peaks and valleys. 
• Utilize data governance tools, standards and processes to ensure a high level of master data quality. 
• Work with master data team and business functions to develop a healthy data quality mindset and master data solutions to achieve business objectives. 
• Run data quality monitoring and reporting to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• This role focuses on Finished Goods Materials and may require cross training on Raw Materials and Business Partners for MDM team to meet objectives in full.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain Finished Good Products in collaboration with functional areas and global regions for full end-to-end implementation.  In addition to Finished Good Products this role may be involved in the setup of Raw Materials, Customers and Vendors as well.
• Provides technical support to regional functional areas for Master Data objects, workflows and practices.
• Ensure master data practices are carried out in accordance with MDG policies
• Achieve SLA and KPI metrics on a consistent basis
• Provide support for the implementation of continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure reliability, traceability, authenticity and security of all master data components.

LEADERSHIP

• Coach other business functions on SAP navigation and MDM/MDG processes
• Facilitator of change with support from leadership
• Ambassador of the MDM team to functional areas within region of focus.
•  Even-keeled and professional in the face of challenges

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 2 – 5 years MDM or related job experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent
• Some experience with SAP S/4 HANA Fashion and SAP MDG toolbox preferred
• Competent with SAP master data and data governance tools
• Detail oriented with adherence to business process disciplines
• Adherence to sound MDM/MDG disciplines
• Passionate about data quality, inspires this same passion in others
• Acts with integrity and honesty

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Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.  

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work