The Opportunity:Intermediate level position; support Avantor’s data management strategies by investigating and resolving data quality issues in enterprise applications via deletion and merging, while safeguarding against data loss. Execute mass data management processes while ensuring data quality. Manage documentation, updates to the Data Dictionary and data management training materials, under the guidance of the Enterprise Data Management & Analytics team. Coordinate and conduct mass data imports into core systems, and mass data-cleansing initiatives, ensuring the integrity and eliminating redundancy from corporate databases.

Avantor is looking for Associate - KPI & Governance to support Avantor’s data management strategies by investigating and resolving data quality issues in enterprise applications via deletion and merging, while safeguarding against data loss. Execute mass data management processes while ensuring data quality. Manage documentation, updates to the Data Dictionary and data management training materials, under the guidance of the Enterprise Data Management & Analytics team. Coordinate and conduct mass data imports into core systems, and mass data-cleansing initiatives, ensuring integrity and eliminating redundancy from corporate databases.

What we’re looking for 

Education: Bachelor degree preferably in science, math, biology, information systems, or engineering field
Experience:

1-5 years of work experienceExperience in manufacturing and distribution environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Evaluate internal systems for efficiency, problems, and inaccuracies, and develop, maintain protocols for handling, processing, and cleaning data.Work directly with managers and users to gather requirements, provide status updates, and build relationships.Develop systems and tools for effective data management, visualization and interpretation.Develop complex data analysis, methodologies, and predictive data modelsSupport implementation of continuous improvement processes.Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and use mixed method approaches to data analysis.Responsible for understanding end-to-end data flows and identifying data dependencies in support of delivery, release, and change management.Work with other departments to stage, test, and validate system enhancements.Work with large amounts of data and regularly audits, research, analyzes, makes modifications to, and communicates about all the above tasks.Maintain accurate tracking of open and closed requests to ensure smooth workflow and accurate reporting.Perform other duties as assigned.

How will you thrive and create an impact:

Results oriented and works with a sense of urgency. Assertive, responsible for his/her own work and has a strong affinity for defining work in deliverables and is willing to commit to deadlines.Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure​Knowledge of distribution, project management skills, critical thinking, data analysisAdvanced Excel, Access, SAP, PowerApps and SQL skillsExcellent communication skills, oral and writtenResults driven, self-sufficient and highly motivatedMust be able to work effectively with all levels of the organizationMust be able to develop excel reports as well as PowerPoint presentationsKnowledge of Avantor systems and business processes (i.e STIBO and Qliksense) a plus

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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