Intern Master Data Specialist
Job Description
The Global Master Data team is responsible for the design, maintenance and operational execution of the global master data processes in the areas related to Customer, Material, Vendor and Finance. It supports stakeholders across all levels and locations in the organisation and manages a variety of subprocesses such as; setting up material records on the system (via the main ERP system), data validation and data quality reporting with teams based in the Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine. The team is part of the Global Transactional Finance & Master Data team which resides in the wider Global Group Control structure.
The GMDM team defines the company wide strategy and approach on Master Data processes and creates action plans based on this. It works closely with Global Business Process owners and custodians from local business to ensure processes and tools meet business expectations. Next to the processing and creation of Master data they are responsible for maintaining the solutions, creating manuals and other forms of documentation and to provide training in order to ensure JDE internal employees are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to make master data requests.
Responsibilities
- Checking and approving master data creation and/or change requests, in line with data quality standards and agreed governance, completing those change requests within the agreed SLA
- Entering, testing and releasing master data items (Materials, Vendors, Customers, Price lists, Discounts, etc.) in the main ERP or other related systems
- Being in charge of analysing and auditing business expenses across countries.
- Participating in creating process improvement plans in all the area’s in which the team operates.
- Autonomously working on a project assigned to you. Business continuation is guaranteed by ensuring proper backup
- Assisting in the documentation of all processes and contribute to the writing of work instructions (SOPs)
- Supporting MDM CoE on process standardization, optimisation and data quality
Qualifications
If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 265 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.
To be successful in this role you need to:
- Be enrolled at a University for the whole duration of the internship and this needs to be a mandatory part of your study curriculum. Please note that if you are a non-EU citizen you need to be enrolled at a Dutch University to be considered as a candidate.
- Passionate about how data and processes work across a complex ERP landscape
- Keen eye for detail and striving for quality
- SAP System experience. Understanding of Master Data principles is a plus
- Customer focused
- Good data analytical skills
- Proficient English in both writing and speaking
- Advanced MS Office use, especially MS-Excel
Additional Information
The monthly internship allowance is € 450,- for a HBO student or € 500,- for a WO student, based on a fulltime 40 hour workweek. We also provide additional support if daily travelling to work is required. Please do keep in mind that we do not offer relocation and/or accommodation benefits for students coming from abroad.
Your application at JDE
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE, hit the “I’m interested” button and upload your application. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE will be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.
For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.
JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.
What’s it like to work at JDE?
We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.
At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.