Associate Analyst, Global Data Management

Your role as a Global Data Management (GDM) Analyst will involve supporting business functions by providing master data expertise and managing master data governance and maintenance processes. You will collaborate with the business and the Global GDM Team on projects and issue resolution, aiming to identify and implement improvements that enhance operational and business efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validating and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and approval of all master data throughout its life cycle according to external and internal standards.
• Monitoring data processes to ensure compliance with process cycle times, performance measures, and KPIs.
• Analyzing data in the systems to support business functions when required.
• Participating in issues resolution and data quality reports generation.
• Planning and executing data cleansing initiatives and participating in related projects.
• Ensuring internal control and SOX rules are followed in the GDM governance process.
• Developing and maintaining Data Management-related documentation.
• Identifying improvements to Data Management governance processes, tools, or systems and working on their implementation.
• Participating in audits and cooperating with internal and external auditors.
• Analyzing data in the systems as part of gap-fit analysis and proposing standardized values when needed.

Key Relationships:

• End-users of GDM solutions and business functions representatives impacted by GDM.
• Global GDM Domain Leaders, regional GDM team members, and other stakeholders.
• Other CBS Centers, Project Teams, Global IT Organization, and necessary stakeholders for master data-related conflicts.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Experience with Master Data Tool/Technology and working knowledge of Machine Learning/Automation tools.
• SAP or other ERP tool knowledge.
• 2+ years of work experience and proficiency in Reporting and/or Budgeting.

Good to Have:

• Working knowledge of programming languages SQL, Google App scripts.
• Experience with third-party data and consumer packaged goods industry.
• Understanding of Colgate's processes and tools supporting analytics.
• Willingness to experiment with new tools and techniques, good facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations.

Colgate-Palmolive is committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can contribute meaningfully to our business. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.,