Manager, Data Management

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing the organization's data management strategy, policies, and procedures. They lead a team of data analysts and administrators to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and security of the organization's data assets. This role also collaborates with other departments to identify data needs and develop solutions to improve data quality and accessibility. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and implementing best practices for data governance.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Master Data Governance:
    ○ Develop and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for managing Procurement master data such as Purchasing Info Records, Contracts, and Source Lists in SAP.
    ○ Ensure compliance with data governance frameworks and organizational requirements.
2. Data Integrity and Accuracy:
    ○ Maintain high-quality and consistent master data, ensuring accurate Purchasing Info Records, properly structured Contracts, and valid Source Lists.
    ○ Gather supplier, contract and pricing information from category managers to understand what needs to be updated within SAP.  Transform the information efficiently, utilizing technology solutions such as WinShuttle for automated entry into SAP when possible. 
    ○ Regularly audit and cleanse procurement master data in SAP to eliminate inaccuracies, redundancies, and outdated entries.
    ○ Review new supplier and/or contract pricing requests, understand how new pricing interacts with existing pricing and ensure updates are made correctly. Use SAP reports to audit current pricing and correct as needed to ensure new pricing is appropriate.
2. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
    ○ Continually benchmark to streamline the steps taken to complete the receipt, analytics and entry into SAP.
    ○ Collaborate with suppliers to proactively improve data acquisition efficiency, process optimization and automation. 
    ○ Partner with procurement, finance, IT, and supply chain teams to align master data practices in SAP with business needs.
    ○ Act as the primary point of contact for SAP-related master data inquiries, issues, and enhancements.
3. System and Process Optimization:
    ○ Collaborate with IT and SAP administrators to improve data workflows, integrations, and system functionality.
    ○ Work closely with IT and SAP administrators throughout the SAP conversion and/or business integration process of an existing or acquired company.  Data gathering, testing and conversion are the key responsibilities.
    ○ Lead the implementation of automation tools and SAP enhancements to streamline the management procurement master data.
4. Training and Change Management:
    ○ Provide training to cross-functional teams on SAP master data processes, standards, and tools, with a focus on procurement master data.
    ○ Drive awareness and adoption of SAP procurement master data best practices throughout the organization.
5. Analytics and Reporting:
    ○ Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to monitor the health and compliance of SAP procurement master data and purchase to pay process.
    ○ Work with Accounts Payable and Business Partners to monitor key Purchase to Pay KPIs including but not limited to master data creation cycle time and blocked invoices resolution. 
    ○ Use insights from SAP data analytics to support procurement strategies, supplier management, and contract compliance.
 

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5-year experience in master data management within SAP, specifically managing Procurement related data attributes such as Purchasing Info Records, Contracts, Source Lists, Inco-term, Payment Terms, Conditions, and EDI.
• Proficiency in SAP modules related to procurement and supplier management (e.g., MM, Ariba).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, contracting, and sup