At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.  Reimagine What’s Possible The Material Master Data Specialist position is in Shared Business Services (SBS), on the Material Master Data team. This is a Global team with Global processes and a diverse customer base.  Team members will have the opportunity to interface with representatives in all regions around the globe and numerous businesses and process streams. Our current large projects include Belgium, Poland, Norway, Uzbekistan, United States, and Saudi Arabia, although we support existing businesses and new opportunities in numerous other countries and regions as well. Material Master Data Specialists support the global Material Creation and Maintenance processes. They need to have a strong process background that will enable them to work successfully with various Business and functional groups, along with the many business rules that we manage.  They will need to execute the material master processes and meet the overall performance objectives for the business.  Successful Material Master Data Specialists must have excellent attention to detail and be capable of multi-tasking, and adjust to changing priorities. Candidates should have a background in aspects of supply chain processes and understand various business data requirements.   Ideally a candidate will have spent time within the commercial business area working in SAP, understand what data is in a material master, where to find material data in the system, and have good electronic and other productivity skills.This position is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Shared Services Centers, and will require standard European working hours except as project or other business needs dictate. Some flexible working arrangements are possible for those trained and able to work without extensive guidance. Travel opportunities may exist for occasional SAP implementation projects or trainings, as world and business conditions allow.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESSupport the Material Master Creation and Maintenance Processes<ul><li>Create and Modify material master data in SAP</li><li>Assist with Material data gathering needs for various projects</li><li>Verify the accuracy of data submitted by the business</li><li>Interact with and guide Businesses when they need material data</li><li>Identify and share process improvement ideas</li><li>Create queries in SAP, databases, and generate reports for SAP data.</li><li>Monitor team email, in-house tools, and ServiceNow queues, and make sure requests are being processed within the team SLAs.</li><li>Participate in Data Quality reviews and corrections</li><li>Work closely with other global MMD team members, business representatives, and Process Owners/Experts</li><li>Work with business and functional groups to ensure compliance with data quality standards and policies</li><li>Use problem solving skills to resolve material master data and process issues</li></ul>                                                                                                                                  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>At least 3 years of Material Master Data Management experience.</li><li>Have working knowledge of SAP ECC material master data transactions, tables, and fields; additional S/4 HANA knowledge a plus, but not required.</li><li>Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, with expertise in Excel.</li><li>Willing to work European hours (2pm–11pm) and observing European holidays. Replacement leave will be provided for Malaysian public holidays.</li><li>Having basic Microsoft Access query skills is beneficial.</li><li>Fluent English communication skills, both written and oral; other languages also helpful, especially Spanish, Polish, French, Dutch, or Mandarin.</li><li>Ability to bridge cultural and geographical differences and be able to comfortably communicate at all levels.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail skills. Ability to multi-task.</li><li>Confidence to work independently and ask questions as needed.</li><li>Be able to adapt to changing tasks and requirements every day.</li><li>Focus on continuous improvement.</li><li>Ability to follow and improve existing processes.</li><li>Have self-confidence to respond to questions with little guidance once trained.</li><li>Be culturally sensitive to working in a diverse international environment.</li><li>Desire to learn/understand more than just Material Master area.</li><li>Desire to understand material master impact to outside customers and other systems.</li></ul>We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products&rsquo; base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally.
The Company had fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $65 billion. Approximately 23,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products&rsquo; higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and reimagine what's possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world.&nbsp;

Material Master Data Specialist

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. &nbsp;Reimagine What’s Possible The Material Master Data Specialist position is in Shared Business Services (SBS), on the Material Master Data team. This is a Global team with Global processes and a diverse customer base.&nbsp; Team members will have the opportunity to interface with representatives in all regions around the globe and numerous businesses and process streams.&nbsp;Our current large projects include Belgium, Poland, Norway, Uzbekistan, United States, and Saudi Arabia, although we support existing businesses and new opportunities in numerous other countries and regions as well.&nbsp;Material Master Data Specialists support the global Material Creation and Maintenance processes. They need to have a strong process background that will enable them to work successfully with various Business and functional groups, along with the many business rules that we manage.&nbsp; They will need to execute the material master processes and meet the overall performance objectives for the business.&nbsp; Successful Material Master Data Specialists must have excellent attention to detail and be capable of multi-tasking, and adjust to changing priorities. Candidates should have a background in aspects of supply chain processes and understand various business data requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ideally a candidate will have spent time within the commercial business area working in SAP, understand what data is in a material master, where to find material data in the system, and have good electronic and other productivity skills.This position is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Shared Services Centers, and will require standard European working hours except as project or other business needs dictate.&nbsp;Some flexible working arrangements are possible for those trained and able to work without extensive guidance. Travel opportunities may exist for occasional SAP implementation projects or trainings, as world and business conditions allow.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESSupport the Material Master Creation and Maintenance Processes<ul><li>Create and Modify material master data in SAP</li><li>Assist with Material data gathering needs for various projects</li><li>Verify the accuracy of data submitted by the business</li><li>Interact with and guide Businesses when they need material data</li><li>Identify and share process improvement ideas</li><li>Create queries in SAP, databases, and generate reports for SAP data.</li><li>Monitor team email, in-house tools, and ServiceNow queues, and make sure requests are being processed within the team SLAs.</li><li>Participate in Data Quality reviews and corrections</li><li>Work closely with other global MMD team members, business representatives, and Process Owners/Experts</li><li>Work with business and functional groups to ensure compliance with data quality standards and policies</li><li>Use problem solving skills to resolve material master data and process issues</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>At least 3 years of Material Master Data Management experience.</li><li>Have working knowledge of SAP ECC material master data transactions, tables, and fields; additional S/4 HANA knowledge a plus, but not required.</li><li>Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, with expertise in Excel.</li><li>Willing to work European hours (2pm–11pm) and observing European holidays. Replacement leave will be provided for Malaysian public holidays.</li><li>Having basic Microsoft Access query skills is beneficial.</li><li>Fluent English communication skills, both written and oral; other languages also helpful, especially Spanish, Polish, French, Dutch, or Mandarin.</li><li>Ability to bridge cultural and geographical differences and be able to comfortably communicate at all levels.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail skills. Ability to multi-task.</li><li>Confidence to work independently and ask questions as needed.</li><li>Be able to adapt to changing tasks and requirements every day.</li><li>Focus on continuous improvement.</li><li>Ability to follow and improve existing processes.</li><li>Have self-confidence to respond to questions with little guidance once trained.</li><li>Be culturally sensitive to working in a diverse international environment.</li><li>Desire to learn/understand more than just Material Master area.</li><li>Desire to understand material master impact to outside customers and other systems.</li></ul>We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.&nbsp;

Material Master Data Specialist

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