Master Data Management Mergers and Acquisitions CargoWise Integration Specialist at JAS Forwarding (usa), Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.


The M&A MDM C1 Integration Specialist performs key tasks of the Master Data Management integration on mergers and acquisitions, specific to c1. This role involves working closely with the Global Project Manager and key stakeholders from each department to complete MDM project tasks on time.



Key Responsibilities:

• Discovery documentation
• Identification and exportation of legacy system master data related to Organizations/Addressbook and Reference files
• Analytics of Legacy Master Data, including existing automation and related integrations
• Gap Analysis, including risk management and Master Data related Operational processes (DPS etc)
• Collaborate with Operational subject matter experts and key stakeholders from all departments
• Define all MDM tasks in granular detail for the Project Manager to include in the project plan
• Document MDM Requirements for IT data mapping
• Perform initial c1 testing and ensure successful UAT signoff by local management
• Produce supplemental local MDM training documentation if required
• Communication
- Provide Project Manager with realistic operational task timeline estimations for accurate project planning
- Communicate MDM task status periodically to Project Manager
- Communicate Ops specific topics / instructions to Operations Integration Expert in alignment with Operations Shared Services
• Perform c1 Master Data Management Training
• Ensure local Ops staff is practicing and able to perform all c1 MDM functions in Test system
• Manage risk by publishing and communicating MDM issues logs
• Provide go-live hypercare support



Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with a masters and project management certification preferred.
• 2+ years in project management, international and leadership experience preferred
• 5+ (minimum) years in Logistics, Freight Forwarding and CargoWise C1
• Extensive expertise in Project Management and Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Some experience with CarcoWise C1, communication skills and commercial sense, business knowledge of forwarding and contract logistics and JAS standard process expertise.



Key Attributes:



Strong understanding of System integration aspects using WiseTech CargoWise c1 software. Excellent understanding of c1 Master Data, Operational and Finance procedures. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.


Fluent in English with other languages preferred.


Commitment to international travel as needed.


JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.



NOTICE TO APPLICANTS



JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.