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The Specialist, SAP Master Data, is responsible for providing insights to drive accuracy and speed in production planning and inventory accuracy. This position is responsible for ensuring master data is accurate and current. This individual will perform master data inputs to ensure SAP performs with automated efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of safety within the team by setting a positive example and fostering environments where safe practices are a priority.
- Gain knowledge of SAP functions and how they affect outcomes in production and inventory.
- Generate and analyze daily and weekly master data KPIs.
- Execute master data timely in SAP, including end-to-end processes.
- Cross-functional partnership to gather requirements and ensure data alignment.
- Understand and identify data dependencies in support of master data object creation and change processes.
- Conduct data validation, regular audits, and implement data quality checks.
- Drive key performance metrics for the health of the SAP master data.
- Utilize the management system to meet established goals and objectives and drive continual improvement projects.
- Develop documentation and other training materials.
- Maintain change management creation and change workflow owners and task configurations for assigned locations/profit centers.
- Support troubleshooting of process and technical issues to support timely fixes by working with business owners, IT, and data stewards.
- Support the technology, tools, resources, and processes required to create/maintain consistent and accurate master data throughout the global organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned, within reasonable scope of the role.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in an industrial manufacturing industry with direct data management experience with material numbers, bill of materials, and routings in an ERP system.
- Proficiency in the use of SAP S/4 Hana and related tools.
- Strong knowledge and experience of data governance and data quality principles.
- Strong analytical skills to understand how pieces of data relate to each other and thus to detect and thereby prevent inappropriate transactions and data entry.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Expertise with MS Office applications.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Perform all work in accordance with RHI Magnesita’s Health and Safety policies.
- Adhere to all EHS and IMS policies and job expectations as specified in the Job Descriptions of the Persons Responsible for IMS, RHI Magnesita NAM Regional Safety Rules, Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities, and Safety Rules and Responsibilities documents.
- The work is performed outdoors and/or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements.
- Capable of operating various types of office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves).
ABOUT RHI MAGNESITA
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems, and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities, and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures. With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region. Come get fired up with our North American team!
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, skills, and responsibilities of the job. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
LOCATION
Nearest Major Market: York PA
Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster
INTRODUCTION
The Specialist, SAP Master Data, is responsible for providing insights to drive accuracy and speed in production planning and inventory accuracy. This position is responsible for ensuring master data is accurate and current. This individual will perform master data inputs to ensure SAP performs with automated efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of safety within the team by setting a positive example and fostering environments where safe practices are a priority.
- Gain knowledge of SAP functions and how they affect outcomes in production and inventory.
- Generate and analyze daily and weekly master data KPIs.
- Execute master data timely in SAP, including end-to-end processes.
- Cross-functional partnership to gather requirements and ensure data alignment.
- Understand and identify data dependencies in support of master data object creation and change processes.
- Conduct data validation, regular audits, and implement data quality checks.
- Drive key performance metrics for the health of the SAP master data.
- Utilize the management system to meet established goals and objectives and drive continual improvement projects.
- Develop documentation and other training materials.
- Maintain change management creation and change workflow owners and task configurations for assigned locations/profit centers.
- Support troubleshooting of process and technical issues to support timely fixes by working with business owners, IT, and data stewards.
- Support the technology, tools, resources, and processes required to create/maintain consistent and accurate master data throughout the global organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned, within reasonable scope of the role.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in an industrial manufacturing industry with direct data management experience with material numbers, bill of materials, and routings in an ERP system.
- Proficiency in the use of SAP S/4 Hana and related tools.
- Strong knowledge and experience of data governance and data quality principles.
- Strong analytical skills to understand how pieces of data relate to each other and thus to detect and thereby prevent inappropriate transactions and data entry.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Expertise with MS Office applications.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Perform all work in accordance with RHI Magnesita’s Health and Safety policies.
- Adhere to all EHS and IMS policies and job expectations as specified in the Job Descriptions of the Persons Responsible for IMS, RHI Magnesita NAM Regional Safety Rules, Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities, and Safety Rules and Responsibilities documents.
- The work is performed outdoors and/or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements.
- Capable of operating various types of office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves).
ABOUT RHI MAGNESITA
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems, and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities, and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures. With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region. Come get fired up with our North American team!
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, skills, and responsibilities of the job. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
LOCATION
Nearest Major Market: York PA
Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Data Specialist
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility before you apply
Data Specialist roles typically fall under CIP codes for computer science, information systems, or statistics. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since STEM OPT eligibility depends on your specific program, not just your job title.
Lead with your technical stack in applications
Employers scanning OPT candidates want to see SQL, Python, Excel, and any BI tools like Tableau or Power BI listed prominently. Put your technical skills near the top of your resume so hiring managers can assess fit before any visa conversation starts.
Target employers already familiar with OPT authorization
Companies that have hired international students before move faster through onboarding paperwork. Look for organizations in finance, healthcare, or tech with established HR processes. Smaller employers may need guidance on I-20 endorsements and EAD card requirements.
Time your job search around your OPT start date
You can begin working only on or after your OPT start date. Apply 60 to 90 days before that date so offers can align with when you're authorized to start. Employers who need someone immediately may not wait.
Prepare a clear one-paragraph OPT explainer
Many hiring managers don't know what OPT is. Have a concise, confident explanation ready: your authorized work period, that no employer petition is required, and how STEM OPT extends your timeline if the role qualifies as a STEM position.
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Do Data Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Data Specialist roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because they fall under STEM-designated CIP codes in fields like computer science, information systems, or applied statistics. Eligibility depends on your degree's specific CIP code, not just the job title. Confirm with your DSO before applying.
Do I need an employer to file anything with USCIS for me to work on OPT?
No employer petition or USCIS filing is required during your initial 12-month OPT period. Your EAD card is your work authorization, and your employer only needs to verify it through Form I-9. If you qualify for STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a training plan with your DSO.
How do I find Data Specialist employers who accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Data Specialist roles from employers who already understand OPT work authorization. Searching there saves you the time of filtering through postings where visa status is a dealbreaker. Employers listed on Migrate Mate have been vetted for sponsorship willingness.
Can I work as a Data Specialist for multiple employers during OPT?
Yes, OPT permits concurrent employment. You can work for more than one employer at the same time, as long as each job is directly related to your degree field and you maintain full-time employment status overall. Your DSO needs to be informed of each employer through SEVIS reporting updates.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from my Data Specialist job?
F-1 OPT students can accumulate up to 90 days of unemployment during the initial OPT period, or up to 150 days if you're on STEM OPT extension. If you exceed those limits, your OPT is considered violated. Contact your DSO immediately after a layoff to understand your options and remaining authorized unemployment days.
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