Position summary:

The Analyst will be primarily responsible for reviewing and executing supplier master data changes related to assigned entities in Stryker’s newly created Costa Rica Shared Service Center.

Essential duties & responsibilities: (detailed description)

• Execute supplier master data creations and changes
• Support the creation and approval of technical data sheets and labels
• Provide first line support on operational processes and applications
• Perform data quality checks
• Identify and correct minor issues with the processes or tools in a timely and collaborative manner
• Troubleshoot, research, and understand the correlation of data in day-to-day operations
• Generate ad hoc Master Data reports
• Conduct data cleaning to rid the system of old, unused data, or duplicate data for better management and quicker access
• Train team members on how to submit master data changes
• Liaison with the Indirect Procurement team to troubleshoot supplier changes submitted through Coupa
• Assist in training/testing for users that need to submit master data changes
• Comply with Corporate accounting policies, US and local GAAP
• Performs other related work as assigned by management

Education & special trainings:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or related field
• Proficient in Excel. Experienced with MS Office. Oracle or SAP knowledge a plus
• Fluent English speaker. Able to interact in English with customers in business environment (both spoken and written). 
• SAP, MDG and Coupa systems knowledge is a big plus

Qualifications & experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience working in a multinational business in a Finance related function such as collections, customer service, technical support, accounts payable or accounting. 

• Experience of working in a shared service center across a global /large organization will be an added advantage

Physical & mental requirements:

• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and multi-task
• Strong communication skills. Ability to listen, be clear, concise and empathic when interacting with others.
• Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
• Team player. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to solve problems and conflicts. 
• Thrive on challenges. Is motivated with goals, adapts to change and learns fast.
• Computer or technical knowledge
• Effective problem-solving skills