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Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Duties:

• Develop and maintain expertise in assigned master data domains to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance.
• Manage BAU activities, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of master data requests.
• Deliver MDM-related projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Prepare, update, and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, workflows, SLT documents, and trackers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage and optimize Vendor Master, Customer Master, Material Master, Finance Master and other relevant master data domains.
• Leverage technical skills like LSMW, BDC, data forecasting, and reporting for data processing and analysis.
• Demonstrate expertise in tools like Winshuttle or Evolve for automation and data management.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing within the team to enhance skill sets and understanding of MDM processes.
• Analyze and resolve data discrepancies by working closely with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure adherence to established SLAs and governance policies.
• Actively support system upgrades, migrations, and data cleansing initiatives.

• Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis: Ability to identify and resolve data-related issues and implement preventive measures.
• No job constraints.

Planning and Decision Making:

• Level of responsibility for planning, organizing, implementing

• Operational Level: Day-to-day Execution, Following Defined Processes, Support Activities
• Tactical Level: Contributing to Planning, Developing Solutions

• Level and type of decision making

• Analysis of data, adherence to rules, collaboration with stakeholders, focus on problem-solving

• Direction provided to incumbent by Manager

• Align the incumbent's work with organizational goals.
• Provide clear expectations and guidelines for project and operational tasks.
• Facilitate effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support the incumbent's professional development through feedback and guidance.

Impact and Scope: 

• Describe the impact this job has in the areas of financial, safety, policy development, strategic planning, decision making and problem solving

• This Data Analyst plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of critical business data, which has far-reaching positive consequences for financial performance, safety, policy effectiveness, strategic direction, informed decision-making, and efficient problem resolution across the organization. 

• Describe the impact of errors

• The accuracy and integrity of the data managed by this profile are foundational to the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the business. Errors in this domain can have a cascading effect, impacting nearly every aspect of the organization and leading to significant financial, operational, and reputational consequences.

Key Internal and External Relationships: 

• List key stakeholders

• Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, MDM, Controls & Governance, Auditing Team

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Diploma / Any Degree / Post-Graduation

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience in one or two SAP Modules e.g., Vendor, Customer, Finance, Material
• SAP ERP knowledge
• Excel - Intermediate to Advanced level
• Ability to think logically and technically to reach answers
• Excellent data analytical skills
• Problem solving ability
• Added advantage: Advanced knowledge in QAD Or Qxtend.
• Added advantage: Experience with tools like Winshuttle, Evolve, or similar automation and data management tools.
• Familiarity with methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean Methods, or Process Excellence is preferred.
• Strong technical acumen in tools like LSMW, BDC, and reporting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to set own goals and manage own workload in order to achieve them

Additional Information

Job Purpose:

A strategic pillar of Smiths Detection's Acceleration Program involves a significant investment in enhancing Vendor and Customer Master Data quality. To lead this important initiative within the MDM team, we are seeking a highly skilled Vendor and Customer Master Data Strategist with a strong focus on Data Quality Management. This expert will collaborate closely with teams across Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Controls to thoroughly assess current data challenges – such as duplicates, inconsistencies, and data incompleteness – and develop a comprehensive roadmap of solutions. The role requires deep expertise in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of Vendor and Customer Master data to drive key business outcomes. This position is initially temporary, with the potential for an extension or permanent placement based on evolving business needs.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)