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# Sr. Data Specialist

- **Company:** Corning
- **Location:** Fairport, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $60,021.0 - $82,529.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Data Validation, Operational Data Store, SAP (Applications), SAP Project System, Data Streaming, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://corningjobs.corning.com/talentcommunity/apply/1441575000/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
 * Experience working in ERP systems, preferably SAP or SAP S/4HANA.
 * Experience maintaining product master and supply chain master data in a transactional or operational environment.
 * Experience supporting cross-functional supply chain processes and data flows across connected systems is preferred.

Desired Skills

 * Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
 * Knowledge of SAP master data, including material masters, BOMs, routings, and related supply chain records.
 * Ability to manage work against established turnaround times and service-level expectations.
 * Strong data validation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to identify process gaps, recurring data issues, and improvement opportunities.
 * Clear written and verbal communication skills.
 * Collaborative, customer-service-oriented approach when working with cross-functional teams.
 * Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment.
 * Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to adapt to system and process changes.

## Description

The Senior Data Specialist supports supply chain execution by maintaining accurate, timely, and consistent product and supply chain master data in SAP and related systems. This role ensures critical operational data meets established process standards, internal controls, and service-level expectations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

 * Create, update, deactivate, and validate product and supply chain master data, including materials, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and related records.
 * Support new part setup, mass data updates, business changes, projects, and system initiatives.
 * Ensure master data follows defined naming conventions, data rules, documentation requirements, and process standards.
 * Monitor data quality through reports, routine checks, audits, and validation activities.
 * Investigate, resolve, and escalate data-quality issues, recurring errors, process breakdowns, and data risks.
 * Partner with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other teams to gather required inputs and complete data requests accurately.
 * Support users with master data processes, standards, onboarding, and training as needed.
 * Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, SAP system changes, and SAP S/4HANA deployment activities.

Travel Requirements

Travel requirements are not specified; limited travel may be needed based on business or project needs.