Assistant Manager Master Data CS

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of the European Markets by ensuring availability and correctness of master data and their smooth flow through systems down to stores. It will execute pricing management for all agreed segments of products in Europe Retail, in line with the company brand strategy and financial goals, jointly with the European, * Supervise store and article master and condition data flows in the systems M-3, SAP, GK, NAC based on correct, complete, and timely information from European buying team.

• Understanding and maintenance of parameters in SAP for articles and store master data
• Store creation (Concept Stores, Factory Outlets and Concession Corners) in SSM/MDG and SAP.
• Manage exceptions in area of article data (dummies, third party articles, reference numbers).
• Actively participate in all new system testing roll outs (e.g. Trans4rm) on behalf of the Master Data Team
• Steer and manage the article master data interfaces in SAP/GK and take actions when necessary.
• Perform pro-actively article master data checks. Address issues in article master data to the respective owner (e.g. Global Marketing, Logistics, Retail Systems and Processes etc.).
• Be responsible for respective project area which refers to pricing and article/store master data topics.
• Create and maintain system and process documentation. Ensure support staff is trained (e.g. temps).
• Provide all Point of Sale (POS) with a retail price per Article.
• Load prices in the central and local systems.
• Highlight price discrepancies to buying.
• Plan and execute price actions (mark-ups- downs, sale activities) and drive analysis that provides the financial impact of these actions. Provide analysis to superior and Head of buying for approval.
• Maintain a knowledge base (country specific legal restrictions, special sales period's, special sales actions like friends and families etc.) to improve future pricing actions.

Authorities

• i.A.

Key Relationships

• All Retail functions
• Finance
• Global Operations
• Markets Business Units
• Go To Market (GTM) teams
• Supply Chain (all Global)

• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
• Fluent in English
• (additional language is an advantage)
• Strong analytical skills
• Structured, organized and process orientated
• Attention to detail as error in analysis will have crucial impact to business
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree and/or commercial training in the area of Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing or Sales is preferred.
• Merchandising Experience: 2 years

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