[Hiring] Master Data Specialist @Aston Carter

Role Description

This contract role supports the governance team in preparing for an upcoming ERP implementation by cleaning, standardizing, and centralizing master data, with a strong focus on bills of material (BOM) for liquid and fluid-based production. The Master Data Specialist works primarily remotely and collaborates closely with quality and plant teams to consolidate inconsistent part and BOM data into a unified, ERP-ready structure.

• Collaborate with the governance and quality teams to support master data initiatives in preparation for an ERP implementation.
• Analyze and consolidate production data sets such as BOMs, recipes, and quality-related data from multiple plants that currently operate independently.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in part numbers and BOM structures across plants to create standardized and centralized master data.
• Receive BOM and related data from the Quality Manager and other stakeholders, review it for completeness, and clarify missing or ambiguous information as needed.
• Extract, organize, and transform data from Excel spreadsheets into formats compatible with the organization's systems and future ERP environment.
• Use Excel tools, including pivot tables and lookup functions, to validate, reconcile, and clean large data sets.
• Work comfortably in situations where requirements or data definitions are not fully clear, using judgment and collaboration to resolve issues.
• Support the documentation of data standards, naming conventions, and governance rules for master data related to production and quality.
• Assist in testing and validating master data within the ERP implementation process to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Communicate regularly with plant personnel and cross-functional stakeholders to gather data, clarify discrepancies, and ensure alignment on master data standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working with production data sets such as BOMs, recipes, and quality data from a liquid or fluid-based company.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including the ability to build and use pivot tables and lookup functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, or similar).
• Strong comfort working with large data sets and numerical information, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and "in the grey," making sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including quality and plant teams, to gather and validate data.

Requirements

• SAP experience, particularly with BOM or master data modules, is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Prior experience in master data governance or data cleansing projects is beneficial.
• Familiarity with standardizing part numbers and BOM structures across multiple locations is advantageous.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Company Description

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.