Data Quality Specialist, Supply Chain Master Data
Salary & Benefits Competitive
Break new ground and leave a collective legacy
Have the opportunity to play a role in evolving Supply Chain, reimagining how we do things and creating a collective legacy. Unrivalled leaders in this space, we always do it the right way - with a sustainable lifecycle management.
There's no better time to take ownership and reshape the entire ecosystem, from technological advances through to developing more ethical approaches to our work
At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing.
In order to deliver our supply chain master data vision which supports the successful delivery of the 2025 strategy, the Supply Chain Master Data Team are recruiting a data quality specialist. You will have experience in data quality management and data governance, and a proven track record working in a complex global data environment.
You will play a key role in the supply chain master data strategy, by supporting and creating data quality processes and procedures to ensure adherence to data governance standards and policies. You will contribute & champion multiple master data topics and will work closely with the process networks to drive high quality data and process performance.
You will be part of a global team, collaborating with global & regional stakeholders and data networks in shaping and delivering the supply chain master data strategies.
What you'll do
- Support the DQ Manager in creating and maintaining a robust data quality operating model and framework.
- Develop and support the creation of DQ Dashboards in Power BI.
- Provide data quality trend analysis and KPI reporting.
- Support tactical and strategic remediation strategies as needed in BAU and projects to build trust in data.
- Facilitate continuous data quality monitoring and escalation of defects.
- Provide analysis and profiling services to build the knowledge base around data and to support the creation and maintenance of data standards and processes.
- Contribute to coaching in data quality and delivering DQ training to process and data owners.
- Confirming, defining, enforcing data quality standards within projects and in BAU.
- Be an advocate of data quality and actively engage in the Tier process to drive DQ issue management and facilitate improvements in the quality of data.
- Work across AZ to help the wider data governance and data quality community to drive best practice in all aspects of data quality, including the methodology for creating rules and designing DQ dashboard to an agreed common standard.
- Support the DQ Manager in creating and maintaining a robust data quality operating model and framework.
- Develop and support the creation of DQ Dashboards in Power BI.
- Provide data quality trend analysis and KPI reporting.
- Support tactical and strategic remediation strategies as needed in BAU and projects to build trust in data.
- Facilitate continuous data quality monitoring and escalation of defects.
- Provide analysis and profiling services to build the knowledge base around data and to support the creation and maintenance of data standards and processes.
- Contribute to coaching in data quality and delivering DQ training to process and data owners.
- Confirming, defining, enforcing data quality standards within projects and in BAU.
- Be an advocate of data quality and actively engage in the Tier process to drive DQ issue management and facilitate improvements in the quality of data.
- Work across AZ to help the wider data governance and data quality community to drive best practice in all aspects of data quality, including the methodology for creating rules and designing DQ dashboard to an agreed common standard.
Essential requirements
- Demonstrated experience & subject matter expertise within data management disciplines, including data governance.
- Experience of operating processes for a global enterprise with significant geographical and functional footprint.
- Experience in standing up and managing a data quality function within your area of expertise.
- Strong SQL skills to support data profiling, data cleansing and creating data quality rules.
- Experience of at least one standard data quality tool. For example Ataccama, Talend or SAS Viya.
- Extensive Knowledge of using a visualizing tool, such as Power BI for monitoring and reporting data quality issues.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives, even when this may mean local change / sacrifices.
Proven change management, interpersonal, assertiveness and negotiation skillsExperience of Business/IT partnering for the implementation of Data Quality related solutions.Experience of working within a Supply Chain function.
Desirable Skills
- Understanding of AZ Operations.
- Experience of business transformation driven by process improvement.
- Good understanding of current AZ supply chain data processes and systems.
- Experience of working in global change projects.
- Experience in using SAP.
- Working with lean methodologies and approaches.
Be empowered to be innovative and creative where difference is valued
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So, what's next...
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