Vendor Master Data Team Coordinator, EDO

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As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

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We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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Your Role: The EDO Vendor Data Team Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating VMD operations, assigning tasks to the team members, overseeing timely tasks completion and accountable for the overall quality of vendor master data within SAP.

Will perform the processes associated with global vendor master data activities.  This position does not have any direct reports.

Your Responsibilities:


* Reviewing existing data for completeness, accuracy and continuous improvement opportunities


* Identifying opportunities for increased accuracy, efficiencies, standardization and rationalization of vendor master data


* Identifying process improvement opportunities


* Actively cooperating with GPO on VMD process improvement


* Ensuring accuracy of local requirements


* Ensuring accuracy and proper storage of Tax documentation


* Ensuring accuracy, validation and proper storage of Banking information


* Coordinating VMD operations and task distribution within the team


* Making sure the team meets Service Level Agreements regarding timeliness of processing Vendor Master Data requests


* Acting as the first point of contact in case of escalations


* Identifying and leading vendor data cleansing activities


* Actively working with core team members, internal customers/business partners, and distribution team members to build effective working relationships


* Performing SOX controls


* Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Degree in Business and/or Accounting (or equivalent work experience)


* Min.

3 years’ experience in Vendor Master Data, PTP in SSC/BPO environment


* Proficiency in MS Office tools


* Knowledge of ServiceNow would be an advantage


* Knowledge of SAP ERP system is a must


* Knowledge of Ariba Supplier Lifecycle Management and Performance would be a big advantage


* Proficiency in English is mandatory

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* Knowledge and understanding of Vendor Master...