GS1 Item Compliance Functional Expert Analyst (Auditor) at Mars, Incorporated in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Description:

The GS1 Item Compliance Functional Expert Analyst (Auditor) position provides operational and analytical support for the Mars US organization in the Item Compliance Data Synchronization space. This support includes: first level of Item Compliance and GS1 Global Data Sync Network (GDSN) support, analysis of functional information via the collection of item information through item data publication to customers via GDSN, issues identification and resolution with cross functional internal and external stakeholders, potential testing of new functionality, enabling efficient and effective processes. The Analyst also supports in delivery of business benefits, technical analysis, monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), education of the end user community and monitoring data integrity and compliance to governance standards within the Mars organization.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to be on-site 4 days per week.


• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems/Applications, Data Science or equivalent experience required


• 1 year of experience in Master Data and Customer environments required


• 1 year of experience in CPG with a focus on Data, Analytics, Project Management, and other related processes required. 5 years of experience is preferred.


• 2 years of experience developing reports using advanced Excel functionality including basic macro coding, Power BI, and Power Apps required.


• Experience in the GS1 Standards Community is preferred.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Act as an integral member of the MGS organization in the support of the Global Standards and the Global Data Synchronization Network community, facilitating the improvement of business processes and results.


• Perform onsite GS1 Item Compliance Audits which may require physical ability to manage cases up to 80lbs.


• Drive training and accountability for factory and 3rd party Item Compliance audits.


• Identify CIP's and scope lines in partnership with the Item Compliance Functional Expert by recommending business process changes or enhancement of current process best practices to all levels within the business to deliver required efficiencies and address customer needs.


• Monitor Smartsheet request portal and support inbox and act as the first point of contact for business users in troubleshooting item data, functional and technical issues.


• Work within SAP, DAP (Digital Asset Platform) and 1WS to identify and resolve failed critical transactions and messages in the Item Compliance applications.


• Responsible for maintaining technical skill on all appropriate applications that will provide optimum level of support to the Key User community (i.e., Smartsheet, Excel, Power BI, DAP Reporting, etc.).


• The functional expert analyst should have a solid understanding of how product data lives across Mars systems.


• Partner with cross-functional business teams to support/lead change or improve business processes both from a process, customer and technical standpoint.


• First level support for data governance principles, including acceptance of process and standards within direct data areas.


• Manage and address ongoing Data Synchronization certification and relationship with McLane.


• Strong knowledge of analytics, data concepts and industry standard tools.


• May be asked to assist GS1 Item Compliance Auditor in audits which may require physical ability to manage cases up to 80 lbs.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.


• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.


• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.


• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.