Sr. Data Specialist - (Contract)

Why you’ll love Softchoice:
We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people. 

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities. 
 

The impact you will have:

As part of a critical software asset management application initiative within our organization, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Data Specialist to join our Master Data team on a short-term contract. This role is essential to the success of our project, as it involves accelerating data preparation and ensuring optimal data quality to enhance the customer experience.

We are looking for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, learns quickly, and can manage multiple systems and platforms to collect, process and analyze data efficiently. As part of this initiative, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring data integrity and accuracy, which is critical to the success of this project and our customer experience.

What you will do:

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including Master Data, IT, digital e-commerce, and Finance to ensure proper data alignment and compatibility.  Determine scope of work required to enhance system functionality.  Utilize knowledge of system integrations and configurations in order to consult with business stakeholders on recommended solutions.
• Data Collection and Interpretation: Extract and analyze product and contract data from multiple systems, including SAP and Salesforce, to gather information such as contact details, license entitlements, and product skus to determine impacts to integration with our software asset management system.   Collaborate with software developers and our Finance team and Master Data teams to investigate root causes of data integrity issues and recommend remediation approaches.
• Data Curation and Preparation: Organize, validate, and curate data into well-structured formats to support integrations.  Extreme attention to detail and adherence to established data formatting standards is required. Create data quality rule validations for integrated data attributes.
• Process Documentation: Document processes, findings, and best practices to streamline data preparation and upload activities for future use.

What you willl bring to the table:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science, data management, data analytics or a related field.
• 5 years’ minimum work experience in data and business analytics, master data management or consulting.
• Strong understanding of data quality monitoring procedures. 
• Hands-on experience with SAP and Salesforce specific to materials, contracts and orders, with the ability to navigate and extract data from these systems efficiently
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in interpreting SQL queries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced features such as pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data cleaning, and formatting.
• Familiarity with software licensing structures and related data sets.
• Exposure to e-commerce or asset management platforms or similar vendor portals is an asset.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks while contributing to a larger project team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on maintaining 100% data accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:
We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds.  Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.  

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• The People: You’ll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
• High-Performing Culture: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
• Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 19 consecutive years
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
• Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help:
We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to asktalentacquisition@softchoice.com. We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:
We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don't worry. It's quick, simple and you'll be connected with your new team in no time.

Job Requisition ID: 6481
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