Master Data Coordinator

The Master Data Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining "Master Data" in the FlightSafety SAP systems that is critical to the delivery, billing and financial reporting of training courses offered by FlightSafety Learning Centers by performing the following duties.

Overall Objective:

• Improve financial profits for FlightSafety by assisting Master Data Manager in defining and recommending the process (es) for collecting, maintaining and using Master Data in making business decisions.
• Maintain Master Data integrity by adhering to the quality control process.Research/Documentation/Report Activities:-Use defined business processes for collection and maintenance of Master Data within the FlightSafety SAP system-Responsible for the research and collection of information needed to create SAP materials and subsequent Bill of Materials (BOMs) and datasets.
• Collect end-user comments and feedback and prioritize those issues for a Manager Review report.
• Maintain research and communications with regards to material approvals and creation.
• Responsible for making changes to operational data with respect to Center Information, Regulatory Approval Numbers (#s) and Equipment Databases.
• Adhere to strict guidelines for data creation and maintenance.
• Write manual documentation, as required.Teamwork

Internal and External Activities:

• In conjunction with the Master Data Manager, act as Liaison/Point-Of-Contact between the Corporate Business Systems functional group and the Corporate Finance functional group.
• Provide recommendations to Master Data Manager in order to improve data accuracy, integrity and reduce costs in FlightSafety's business processes.
• Interact with the Information Technology (IT) department, internal customers, and outside vendors to support end-user requests.
• Responsible for distribution of communications to the field regarding new material creation and changes.
• Oversee and coordinate the material approval process and advise unit leaders of status at regular intervals.
• Interact with Finance, Operations and Standards, Marketing, and Business Systems as well as other internal customers and outside vendors to support end-user requests.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Maintain FlightSafety's commitment to customer satisfaction while performing job duties.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Adhere to required work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• Report, on a timely basis, any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building to appropriate person(s) for correction.
• Participate in the Quality Management System (QMS) activities at assigned site and adhere to the processes related to accomplishing the site's QMS goals.
• Support FlightSafety's, and its subsidiaries', commitment to ethical behavior by basing our priorities on lawful and ethical conduct as we deal with co-workers, customers, vendors and others in all of our operations. (See Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritize workflow on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Travel, as required. Attend formal initial and recurrent training program(s) for Data Managers, as required.

High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (G.E.D. - demonstrated satisfactory performance in the General Educational Development Testing Program)

• Two to three (2-3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; equivalency years experience substitution must be in related field.
• One to two (1-2) years' work experience needs to be in a business office environment.
• One to two (1-2) years' employment with FlightSafety that includes a demonstrable understanding of FSI's basic operations, business processes and the use of the SAP system (especially the Orion function) in developing and retrieving information needed to make business decisions.
• Previous experience working within a SAP system is required. Basic understanding of SAP product hierarchy and Bill of Material (BOM) structure preferred.

• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Type/keyboard 40+ wpm (computer user with minimum typing/keyboard skills), preferred.
• Knowledge of IT systems is a plusKnowledge of management principles and their applications.
• Project Management skills are essential.
• Self-starter who is goal oriented and willing to work with other individuals throughout the enterprise.Ability to work unsupervised, as needed.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional mannerAbility to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• IBM PC and/or compatible computer with printerVarious office equipment: FAX, Copier, and Multi-line Telephone.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Corporate: SAP ECC, SAP CRM, Enterprise Applications, ORION, Logbook, SalesLogix, preferred.
• General knowledge of the following software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.Schedule-MS OutlookDatabase:-MS Access, preferred.
• Other software programs may be required, as needed.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.