About The Opportunity

Do you want to be part of this exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of experts in GKN Automotive?s new Business Services (GBS) situated in Porto?
Working out of recently refurbished, state of the art offices we provide multifunctional support to GKN Automotive?s global delivery activities across Finance, Procurement, Masterdata Management, HR & Sales Order Management.
Our vision is to deliver sustainable value with standard, consistent, digitally enhanced processes and to achieve this we are seeking to attract highly motivated and skilled professionals. In return we offer a corporate culture which champions professional development, embraces and leads change, creates ingenious solutions for our customers and encourages collaboration.
The Master Data Analyst will ensure the highest degree of data quality and oversee elements of the self-service portals.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup, administration and maintenance of master records utilized across the business processes;

• Handle the supplier, customer and finance master data and transactional data content, ensuring accuracy to enable business process consistency and maintain the highest degree of data quality;

• Facilitate the supplier certification process through capturing the outputs in the relevant databases and proactively monitor to track continued adherence, following the established RFI form and Due Diligence Procedure;

• Support the review of quality documentation from suppliers to confirm adherence to specification and capture outputs in relevant databases

• Act as the main point of contact for the process scope, in the sites the MDM Analyst is assigned to;

• Apart from the process scope, there are other responsibilities related to data quality, such as analyzing the Master Data of these workstreams to eliminate duplicate and defective records ? this is one of the missions for this role ? to not only ensure the accomplishment of the in-scope services, but actually, improve the overall quality of data in the sites for which the MDM Analyst is responsible;

• Follow processes and procedures to ensure data quality, and work cross-functionally to resolve data issues to ensure all business processes run as planned;

• Interact with Business Partners and GKN employees when master changes or verifications are needed (supporting Supplier Communications if needed);

• Implement the master data management programme and set of processes for all business data required to efficiently execute worldwide business transactions.
  

The skills and capabilities we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management or related curriculum;
• Operated in complex environment with the same size and scale;
• Knowledge of ERP systems, processes and workflow technology;
• Highly motivated and able to think clearly under pressure;
• Have good communication skills, with a very good command in English (other foreign language is a plus);
• Be trustworthy and self-motivated and with excellent organizing abilities;
• Availability to travel if required.

About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions.

With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world?s car manufacturers.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.