Specialist I Vendor Master Data Compliance
Job Location:
Pleasant Hill, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Ahold Delhaize USA a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize is part of the U.S. family of brands which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands Food Lion Giant Food The GIANT Company Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services including Finance Legal Sustainability Commercial Digital and E-commerce Technology and more.
The Vendor Master Data Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in leading governing and optimizing vendor master data processes. This includes ownership of compliance workflows validation controls audit readiness and end-to-end vendor data lifecycle management. The specialist partners with external vendors banking institutions and third-party service providers to validate documentation resolve compliance issues and support onboarding or remediation activities. This role works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure vendor data is compliant accurate and reliably supports downstream financial and operational processes. This role acts as the gatekeeper for the review and publication of all vendor master data (product vendors indirect vendors real estate tax legal freight etc.).
***Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury NC Quincy MA Carlisle PA Scarborough ME
***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment.
Essential job descriptions:
Enforces vendor master data compliance processes to ensure compliance with internal controls audit standards and regulatory requirements.
Reviews validates and approves vendor master records for set-ups changes and inactivation to prevent fraud risk and non-compliant records.
Responsible for quality control of vendor master data including accuracy of banking tax address contact and legal entity information. Resolves discrepancies across vendor attribution.
Ensures all required compliance documentation is collected validated and retained in accordance with legal tax and regulatory requirements.
Completes third-party validations through GIACT (banking) TIN Check (tax ID) and Dun & Bradstreet (credit rating).
Performs audit on critical attributes within VMDM application to ensure compliance with internal controls.
Completes and audits ERP enrichment to ensure completion of vendor set-up and maintenance updates from VMDM.
Supports audit and compliance activities by maintaining documentation ensuring process adherence and responding to audit inquiries.
Responsible for VMD/FVM vendor master workflows and timelines to ensure efficient processing to meet SLAs and required segregation of duties.
Partners with the Master Data Management Support team to resolve vendor and business partner data entry violations.
Acts as a mentor and subject-matter expert developing team capabilities through training on master data management principles data tools analytical methods and quality assurance practices.
Performs additional enterprise-support duties as required to advance organizational priorities uphold ADUSA values and strengthen the master data management framework across all business units.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in data management Information Systems or related business field or equivalent relevant experience
2-4 years of experience in master data management internal controls or financial operations
Highly organized with strong attention to detail especially related to data accuracy and timing.
Good communication skills both written and verbal to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders effectively.
Complete understanding and ability to apply principles and standards. Knowledge of industry practices.
Ability to identify issues assess risk and proactively recommend solutions.
Sets objectives for own job with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other job areas related to own job.
Contributes and provides input to the development of operational area (e.g. work unit/project team) goals within the context of own job area.
Plans and schedules workload to ensure completion of assignments. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting compliance and processing requirements.
Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment handling multiple priorities with aggressive deadlines.
Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our values.
Requires travel typically 10-20%
Preferred Qualifications:
Vendor Master Data knowledge
Internal controls/process improvement background
Experience in grocery retail/category management
Familiarity with Ahold Delhaize USA systems and processes
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63440-$95160
IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $72880 - $109320
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience internal equity and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation and were actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage care teamwork integrity (and even a little humor) we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration curiosity and continuous learning in all that we think create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth we invest in our people empowering them to learn grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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About Company
Ahold Delhaize is a global leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, at the forefront of sustainable retailing.
