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We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.\nSUMMARY\nThe ERP Master Data Manager is a pivotal role within Westlake’s Master Data Center of Excellence team. This leader serves as the primary point of contact for Corporate and Global leadership to address and resolve ERP data quality issues across both SAP & JDE platforms. The manager partners closely with other Data Management Leaders and business teams to optimize data management practices, align with the Global Template, and ensure consistent, high-quality data across all domains. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to process improvement, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nMay include, but are not limited to, the following:\nDevelop and manage processes for reviewing, tracking, resolving, and escalating data quality issues across Business Segments, data domains, and ensuring consistent review and resolution.\n\nChampion business processes that centralize data management practices to drive operational efficiency and improve data quality outcomes, leveraging people, process, and technology.\n\nLead the creation and implementation of global policies and procedures to support data quality improvements.\n\nIdentify, anticipate, and deliver training to staff in plants and master data team(s) to prevent business interruptions.\n\nDefine and operationalize enterprise stewardship throughout the data lifecycle, including creating data dictionaries, documenting data quality rules, monitoring exceptions, remediating issues, and drafting data standards.\n\nCollaborate with other Data Management Leaders and stakeholders to align data management activities with the Global Template.\n\nCreate and maintain training materials; conduct one-on-one and group training sessions to mentor staff on data management activities.\n\nAnalyze and report on data quality metrics, trends, and exceptions using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.\n\nLead and influence business teams to adopt best practices in data management and governance.\n\nFoster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting professional development and ensuring team members have the necessary resources and support.\n\nManage conflict resolution, set clear expectations, and align individual goals with overall data governance objectives.\n\nDrive continuous improvement in data quality and operational processes.\n\nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree (B.S.) or Master’s degree (M.S.) in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field preferred.\n\nMinimum 3 years of relevant work experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).\n\nProven track record of success in cross-functional decision-making, issue resolution, and process improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong experience analyzing and reporting data, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.\n\nExcellent project management, team leadership, and influencing skills.\n\nEffective communication with executives and stakeholders, both formal and informal.\n\nExperience creating training materials and delivering training to diverse audiences.\n\nAbility to mentor and influence non-direct reports to improve execution of daily tasks inside IT systems.\n\nDemonstrated ability to foster collaboration and support professional development.\n\nExperience managing conflict resolution and aligning goals with organizational objectives.\n\nKnowledge of data governance, stewardship, and data quality best practices.\n\nExperience with data dictionaries, data standards, and documentation is a plus.\n\nProfessional certifications in Data Management, Data Governance (e.g., DAMA, CDMP), or Project Management (e.g., PMP) are preferred.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS \nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Significant digital dexterity, e.g. using computer keyboard is required. Use of oral communication to perform work is required.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an open office concept. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.\nWestlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.\nIf you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. 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