SAP ABAP Solution Architect BC Forward
Spring, TX9 days ago
- $80–$87.75 Per Hour
- Contractor
| Role Summary Business Data Advisor in the Supply Chain are responsible for ensuring that data design, quality, and integration meet the requirements of future-state business processes. Their key duties include defining data rules, supporting data cleansing, managing data design and validation, executing data migration and cutover activities, and serving as subject matter experts (SMEs) for supply chain data. They work closely with process teams to align data solutions with business needs and support end-to-end data governance and lifecycle management. Core Responsibilities Understand Data and Domain Area: Business Data Advisors are expected to have a deep understanding of supply chain data and industry standards, acting as SMEs for their respective data domains.
Support Mock Loads and Data Preparation: Involved in preparing and supporting mock data loads as part of the data migration process
Integration with Broader Data Teams: Business Data Advisors are part of a larger data and analytics team, working alongside data architects, data specialists, and analytics leads
Material Master Expertise and Business Context o Serve as the SME for Material Master data objects, structures, and field level usage o Understand how Material Master attributes drive business outcomes across supply chain, commercial, compliance, and financial processes o Translate business requirements into future state material data designs aligned with enterprise standards Data Design, Rules, and Quality o Define and maintain Material Master data standards, including required fields, defaults, and conditional logic o Establish and apply data quality rules to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness o Support data cleansing, harmonization, and consolidation of legacy materials Data Migration and Validation o Prepare and support Material Master mock loads, validation cycles, and cutover activities o Develop and execute data validation test scripts o Ensure proper sequencing and completeness of material extensions (e.g., plant, warehouse, valuation) o Support go live and post go live stabilization related to material data Integration and Process Alignment o Ensure Material Master data effectively supports and integrates with: Planning and MRP Manufacturing and operations Warehouse management systems (including EWM) Logistics and transportation Trade compliance and regulatory systems Finance and controlling o Partner with process teams to ensure data solutions enable end to end execution Governance and Lifecycle Management o Support Material Master governance, including creation, change, and retirement processes o Define data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, and approval workflows o Participate in enterprise data governance initiatives and lifecycle management activities Issue Resolution and Risk Management o Identify and resolve Material Master data issues impacting inventory accuracy, planning, warehouse execution, or financial postings o Proactively assess material data risks and recommend corrective actions Scope of Material Master Knowledge Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong working knowledge of Material Master views and attributes, including: o Basic Data and Classification o Units of Measure and conversions o Plant and storage location extensions o Purchasing and procurement indicators o MRP and planning parameters o Warehouse and warehouse relevant indicators o Batch management and shelf life o Quality management indicators o Sales related attributes (as applicable) o Accounting and valuation data o Trade, compliance, and regulatory attributes Required Qualifications o Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) o Strong hands on experience managing Material Master data in a complex supply chain environment o Proven understanding of how material data supports planning, execution, compliance, and finance o Experience supporting data migration, validation, and cutover o Ability to collaborate effectively across business and IT teams and communicate data concepts clearly Preferred Qualifications o Experience supporting large scale ERP or business transformation initiatives o Knowledge of warehouse management, planning, or trade compliance systems o Familiarity with master data governance frameworks and operating models o Prior experience acting as a data SME or lead for a master data domain Why This Role Matters The Material Master Data Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring that material data is trusted, business relevant, and scalable, enabling reliable execution, informed decision making, and long term data integrity across the enterprise. |
| Location | Houston, TX |