Sysco · 1 day ago
Master Data Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSysco is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Master Data Specialist to manage and validate enterprise master data. The role involves executing master data requests, performing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with governance rules and standards.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Responsibilities
Review, validate and execute global master data create & change requests in a multi-system environment
Perform basic statistical and relational analysis of large data sets to identify and correct inconsistencies and anomalies
Validate and syndicate changes to master data (Customer, Material, Vendor) as approved by the business review process including but not limited to requests to create, change, extend, block/unblock, activate/deactivate, or otherwise modify master data
Analyze, validate, prioritize and execute requests for mass maintenance of Customer, Material, and Vendor master data to ensure the appropriate standards and governance rules are maintained
Monitor workload balancing system and process constraints to ensure service level targets are maintained
Communicate and liaise with business units to thoroughly understand business requirements and the impact of master data changes
Inform and advise requestors and key stakeholders of status as appropriate
Check, validate and execute Customer and Vendor hierarchy create and change requests
React to escalation notices to expedite creation or changes to master data by prioritizing and rebalancing other requests using a defined escalation protocol as needed
Apply business rules and best practices when reviewing requests to identify errors in global data fields and reject, escalate or remediate errors
Mult-task in a multi-functional environment while maintaining service level targets
Prioritize, execute, follow up and track data collection and validation projects (RFD)
Maintain and enhance Customer, Material and Vendor master data governance rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), naming convention and other enterprise data standards
Liaises closely with other business units throughout the organization as appropriate
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
At least 2 years of related experience analyzing, validating and posting data or a bachelor's degree
Ability to select and consistently apply standard policies and procedures
Basic statistical and relational analysis skills including sound logical reasoning
Able to analyze and resolve questions and problems independently
Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to furnish concise information
Can work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, high transaction team environment
Complete work within defined service targets in situations with tight turnarounds and deadlines
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience and knowledge of departmental functions, terminology and interrelationships for data types such as: Customer (Create, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Customer Support, etc.), Vendor (Create, Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, etc.), and Material (Create and Change, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.)
Wholesale foodservice distribution experience, master data analysis or similar data management experience
Intermediate to Advanced Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with a particular emphasis on MS Excel, SAP, and SAP-Master Data Management application experience
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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