Associate Data Analyst

Associate Data Analyst
COMPANY JTEKT North America Corporation DEPARTMENT Business Processes (Master Data Management)
LOCATION Greenville, SC CLASSIFICATION Exempt
REPORTS TO Supervisor - MDM GRADE 304
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Summary/Purpose
JTEKT is a global leader in the manufacturing of bearing products. This position will have responsibility for key activities related to JNA’s Oracle Data Management Processes as it applies to all JNA locations. Maintenance of core data is what drives the Oracle ERP System. This position works with all business areas in North America to train and provide guidance to ensure accurate and reliable data.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
• Manage data within Oracle Master Data including Indirect Items, Direct Items, Customer and Supplier Masters. This includes creation, updating and verifying.
• Being a JNA expert regarding several Master Data Management (MDM) areas. This includes technical knowledge of how the various master data Oracle fields impact all business areas within the ERP system.
• Train JNA manufacturing locations on key MDM standard processes. Verifying those processes function effectively and adjust training as necessary.
• Review Product Prints to create Manufacturing Bills of Materials for NRB Product.
• Works directly with Software Vendors for Automated MDM Tools.
• Lead projects related to MDM functional business areas.
• Provide knowledge and expertise within MDM and other business functions for your subject area.
• Create reports from this data that allow for process improvements and improved processing time.
• Evaluate Master Data business systems and determine improvement areas.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Efforts by identifying efficiencies, developing action plans, and measuring the results through KPIs.
• Documents New and Changed Processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Familiar with Oracle and ERP.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good multitasking capabilities along with proficiency in time and project management skills.
• Strong problem solving and corrective action capabilities.
• Use of SharePoint Lists and Forms (or similar workflow to data field systems) a plus.
• Proficient Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel pivot tables, vlookups and formula creation required; SQL Coding a Plus

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work well with cross-functional groups.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.