Master Data - SOAR - Customer Master

This contracted Master Data Specialist role supports a governance team focused on cleaning, standardizing, and centralizing customer master and bill of material (BOM) data in preparation for an ERP implementation. You will work primarily remotely, collaborating closely with quality stakeholders to validate and transform data from multiple plants into consistent, system-ready formats. This position plays a key role in resolving inconsistent part numbering and improving data integrity across a distributed manufacturing environment., * Support master data governance initiatives related to customer master and BOM data in preparation for an ERP implementation.

• Collaborate closely with the Quality Manager and other stakeholders to obtain accurate BOM and customer master details.
• Receive, review, and pull data from multiple sources, including Excel spreadsheets, to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assess whether incoming BOM and customer master information is complete, consistent, and usable, and follow up on gaps or discrepancies.
• Transform and organize data from various plant locations into standardized formats that the organizations systems can read and process.
• Work with large data sets and numerical information to identify inconsistencies, such as different part numbers for the same part, and help drive standardization.
• Use Excel tools, including pivot tables and lookups, to analyze, validate, and reconcile master data.
• Maintain clear documentation of data changes, assumptions, and decisions to support governance and auditability.
• Operate effectively in situations where processes or requirements may be evolving, contributing to continuous improvement of data governance practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple plant locations to support centralized master data efforts and facilitate smoother ERP deployment.

Communication Data Integrity Detail Oriented Microsoft Excel Data Governance SAP Applications Bill Of Materials Quality Management SAP Business Suite Pivot Tables And Charts Continuous Improvement Process, * Hands-on experience working with SAP Customer Master data.

• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Demonstrated comfort working with large data sets and numerical information.
• Ability to interpret and validate BOM and customer master details for completeness and consistency.
• Comfort working in ambiguous or evolving environments and making progress with incomplete information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when standardizing and transforming data.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with quality and plant stakeholders., * Bachelors degree is a plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing-based company is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP Business Partner functionality is beneficial.
• Experience supporting ERP-related data initiatives is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to multi-plant or multi-location data environments is helpful., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is an estimated 12+ month contract role that operates primarily in a remote work environment. Candidates located in the greater St. Louis or Edwardsville area may find it easier to travel to plant facilities when needed, while candidates based elsewhere in the midwestern United States can also work 100% remotely, with occasional travel to central U.S. locations as required. The role involves extensive work in digital tools such as SAP and Microsoft Excel, collaborating virtually with governance and quality teams across multiple plants. The position focuses on a manufacturing-oriented data landscape, where each plant has historically operated independently, and the work centers on centralizing and standardizing master data to support an upcoming ERP implementation. Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edwardsville, IL. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

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. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.