Analyst I - Master Data (Material Master)

The Analyst I Material Master Data provides critical support to Westlake Global Compounds Europe/Asia business for the creation and maintenance of SAP material master records. This position will be located in Bangalore and will report to the Master Data Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Provide SAP material master support for Westlake Global Compounds personnel in the execution of the Raw Materials (RM) and MIM or Material Introduction and Maintenance process.
• Manage RM and MIM process.
• Provide support to RM and MIM data providers and approvers.
• Conduct RM and MIM process training for business associates.
• Maintain RM and MIM process documentation.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics.
• Create/maintain/document queries and reporting.
• Support functional/business leaders with Material Master reports.
• Maintain and update monthly the master data dashboard.
• Address the gaps and issues in the process flow to the BPO/manager.
• Actively participate in problem solving and data standardization.
• Support appropriate BPOs (Business Process Owners), manager in process improvements and implement follow up actions.
• Apply strict compliance to related SOPs and to HCC Safety & Integrity policies.
• Conduct Material Master data audits.
• Support the business initiatives and projects through the assigned tasks related to Material Master activities.
• Ensure the coverage and business continuity throughout different time zones by arranging the work in shifts.
• Key relationships: Manufacturing, R&D, EH&S, Master Data, Supply Chain, GTC, PTP, Procurement, IT.

*The above information only summarizes major duties; there may be other activities of the job not referred to.

Qualifications

• Any degree with minimum 2 years’ experience in functional area.
• Fluent language skills in English, both verbal and written.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• SAP (ECC, S/4 HANA, Fiori etc) functional knowledge required i.e. Master Data.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, ability to analyze data to determine best value for the company.
• Positive attitude and strong customer focus.
• Ability to work independently and to demonstrate initiative.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive and able to anticipate issues, solution focused.
• Experience with troubleshooting.
• Attentive to details, able to work accurately.
• Ability to work under pressure, time sensitive environment showing high level of flexibility.
• Team player that must have ability to interact with individuals on all levels.
• Self-motivated to meet aggressive project/task timelines.