Permanent - SAP MASTER DATA ADMINISTRATOR - Cape Town - South Africa

Permanent - SAP MASTER DATA ADMINISTRATOR - Cape Town - South Africa

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to ensure that the SAP System Master Data across multiple departments and SAP Modules are up to date with the company’s requirements for data integrity, accuracy and data governance adherence and compliance.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Good basic knowledge of business processes and supporting technology
• Sound knowledge of SAP Best Practices
• In depth exposure to Consumer Goods & FMCG and Wine, Spirits and Beverages Industries
• Integration of Master data in all above modules
• Experience with user tasks and functions in SAP
• Identification of improvement opportunities
• Critical evaluation skills
• Good training/facilitation skills
• Excellent planning and organising

Job summary:

• To create, maintain and cull all related SAP master data objects, including all types of material master records in use by the company.
• To create, maintain and cull all related BOMS, work centers, routings and production versions.
• To extend materials to new Slocs and plants.
• Responsible for the continuous research and investigations on new/under-utilised functionality of SAP.
• Responsible for the identification of system blockages which slows down productivity.
• Identification of opportunities to automate.
• Development of preventative action plans.
• Link PACK for local market to LOC materials.
• First line support to all users with daily problems, failures and queries to be addressed according to relevant SLA’s and SAP notification.
• Detail support to specific SAP Master Data users.
• Investigations in support of user queries.
• Development of user manuals and procedures.
• Training of users regarding the use of the system and their specific related business procedures.
• Maintenance of existing procedures, forms and data repository rules in master data in SAP.
• Execution and completion of controls self-assessment.
• Do daily, weekly, monthly and annual checks on key functions.
• Active inquiry (research) with regards to the company’s strategic priorities.
• Expansion of knowledge and skills as required by the position.
• Read and self-study programme courses to constantly update skills.
• Minimum of 5 years SAP experience in Inventory Management, Warehouse Management or Production Planning.
• Tertiary qualification in IT and/or SAP course would be an advantage.
• Having experience in SD along with QM would be an advantage within a Beverage/FMCG environment.
• Having SAP user experience in various roles would be an advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs with Advanced Skills using MS Excel.
• Experience with user tasks and functions in SAP.
• Knowledge of master data governance & management.