Master Data Analyst

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Overview:

The Master Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining master data processes and system information. You will play a key role in ensuring integrity of material masters and bills of materials in SAP. You are able to work independently with responsibility for master data processes and governance. This role reports to the Senior Data Compliance Specialist.

You are detail-oriented individual who will be responsible for material setups of a wide variety of raw materials and finished goods, across multiple production facilities. Experience in updating master data within an ERP ecosystem (ie. SAP) is most beneficial. Opportunities to participate in special projects may arise, such as system upgrades (S4/Hana), potential acquisitions, and new software implementations.

Key Ingredients:

• Maintain material master data, bill of materials, routings. Calculate impact of changes and communicate to key stakeholders
• Manage GS1/1WorldSync process to upload new product data (Global Trade Item Numbers), maintain current product data, and assist in image certification
• Participate in budget and year-end processes, setup and enter new material standards, and active in cost rolls
• Maintain vendor master creation/maintenance and other master data using a ticketing system,
• Assist in external reporting processes

Recipe for Success:

• Preference will be given to those with a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Understanding of Master Data/Data Governance/Data Compliance
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Word
• You have the ability to communicate effectively (spoken and written) cross functionally with all areas of the organization.
• Experience with SAP, worked in manufacturing/CPG environment or exposure to Product Costing

Additional Information

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.