We are hiring a creative Data Domain Expert to join our vibrant team at AkzoNobel in Pune.
Growing your career as a Full Time Data Domain Expert is an incredible opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, creativity and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Data Domain Expert at AkzoNobel today!

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

1. Purpose of the job

The creative and effective deployment of data and analytics is key to the success of companies today. AkzoNobel is no exception as we seek to embed the improved understanding of data across the company. Identifying and implementing opportunities to optimize the use of data within our R&D;, Manufacturing, Integrated Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, Finance, HR and Sourcing Functions have been services delivered from our MDM Global Organisation over the last few years. We need additional support in these areas with a robust focus on Market, Sales, Serve & Support (MSSS). For these reasons, GBS Master Data Services requires a Data Domain Expert to support our Commercial function.

2. Responsibilities

- Responsible for (or support) the activities done by the CoE for the MSSS domain in alignment the MDM Roadmap
- ​Drives standardized Commercial End to End Processes and Tools around MDM to Improve Quality of Delivery, Optimize Cost to Serve, Control & Compliance, and Enhancing Customer Experience
- Support the MDS CoE Team Lead to build an MDM roadmap for MSSS domain
- Support the scope and activities of projects and processes and ensures execution
- ​​Responsible for (or support) implementing proper preventive/detective controls for the CRUD activities of MDS Operations for MSSS




- ​​Manage escalation process of MSSS issues or support the resolution of issues raised by business to the CoE
- ​Act as a change agent and communicator for MDS, enabling continuous commitment for and awareness of MDM
- ​IM touchpoint, driving master data standardization, organizational and system alignment for the MSSS domain
- ​Continued focus on MSSS innovation and standardization to drive down total cost-to-serve and enhance customer satisfaction through improved quality of processes
- ​Foster communication and teamwork within, and across, organizational boundaries
- ​Ability to analyze, design and implement the need for MDM in high complexity landscapes, both from system perspective and organizational perspective for MSSS
- ​Ability to utilize metrics to identify opportunities for service improvement
- ​Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- ​Customer service mindset with excellent customer service skills
- ​Ability to build working relationships and foster communication with internal customers within, and across, organizational and geographic boundaries
- ​Capable of managing multiple complex assignments including the ability to plan, assign and direct work
- ​Capable of managing assignments in a dynamic environment with ever-changing priorities
- ​Capable of coaching teams, possibly located remotely
- ​Ability to understand change management and drive to resolution with experience in large company in a complex and international environment
- International mindset and intercultural skills

3. Job Requirement

- Post-Graduation in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3-5 years’ overall experience with 2-3 years’ experience in MDM related function, supporting our Commercial functionss




- Strong working knowledge of SAP and SAP MDG experience preferred
- CRM Experience a plus
- Commercial Services, Sales, Customer Relations or equivalent background a plus
- Experience in Master Data Governance; development and implementation of best MDM governance practices.
- Ability to deliver quality work within strict deadlines while managing multiple priorities and acting with a sense of urgency.
- Very good communication skills must be able to discuss the requirements effectively with stakeholders, the external teams, and with internal teams.
- Continuous Improvement focused, relevant CI certification a bonus
- Experience in Project Management, with supporting certification preferred
- Experience in Alteryx, PowerBI and/or dashboarding skills a plus
- Advanced interpersonal and cultural skills including fluent English, with any other important language(s) an advantage.
- Experience in complex IT system environments as key user
- Experience in complex business environments with multiple stakeholders, including service providers for both IT as organizational/process capabilities
- Leverages business understanding and its requirements to run MDM operations with the right level of controls in place
- Keeps deadlines and produces high quality output
- Fosters a constructive dialogue with support functions and key stakeholders
- Strong communicator

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Benefits of working as a Data Domain Expert in Pune:

● Excellent advantages
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

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