SAP Vendor Setup Analyst

Req ID: 451989 

Basic Purpose: The SAP Vendor Setup Analyst is responsible for managing and administering supplier master data across the enterprise to include foreign vendor set ups. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, completeness, and compliance of all master data in the SAP system. The Analyst will be integral in maintaining high standards of data governance, research, international relations, security, privacy, and quality, while supporting the continuous improvement of data processes across the organization.

      Major Responsibilities:

• Master Data Management:
  Set up and update supplier master data in SAP, ensuring that all information is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal and external standards. Ensure adequate research is conducted on prospective foreign vendors and foreign vendor banking changes. 
• System Integration:
  Maintain and monitor the system integration cross-references associated with SAP master data, ensuring seamless data flow across systems.
• Data Governance & Compliance:
  Apply governance skills to develop and maintain enterprise-wide master data management practices and policies using enterprise tools.
• Data Issue Identification & Resolution:
  Identify, analyze, and resolve data issues related to uniqueness, integrity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness, with minimal supervision.
• Data Profiling & Reporting:
  Establish data profiling techniques to detect data patterns, provide metric/benchmark reporting, and generate actionable insights for data improvements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Ensure that optimal data governance structures are in place and support ongoing data management initiatives for system and process improvements.
• Collaboration:
  Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that data quality and master data processes are aligned with organizational needs and industry best practices.
• Other Duties:
  Perform other duties as assigned by management or project needs.

      Education and Experience:

• Education:
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Management, or related field required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • At least 3 years of experience in a data management, accounting, or similar administrative role.
  • Previous experience with SAP Master Data Management or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.
  • Experience working with various countries banking details, and an understanding of the banking information needed for validation for different countries is preferred.
  • Multilingual is a plus.

     Skills and Physical Demands:

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) required.
  • Ability to learn new software applications and tools quickly.
  • Strong data management skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of SAP and/or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Communication & Teamwork:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 25 pounds).
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
  • Requires normal hearing and vision range.

      Additional Information:

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization.
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes and systems as the company grows.

Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance 

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert