Global Master Data Planner - 12 month FTC in City of London

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

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Role Overview:

Operations is responsible for managing SIE supply chain. Master data creation and maintenance are a key part of the workflow. It is the starting point for multiple processes that touch many different systems, among them: forecasting, demand planning, assembly planning, procurement and the ordering of PlayStation product and components across the SIE regions (software, vouchers, hardware, accessories, packaging etc.) It also feeds reporting requirements within EMEA/SIEA and globally across the SIE business. This position will support Operations by creating and monitoring master data requests, creating and maintaining multiple data items, and helping to develop and strengthen the overarching data relationship across the business.

Working within a London based team, the master data analyst will be responsible for the timely tracking and creation of all master data across the Operations function in line with discussing and agreeing naming conventions and structures with our global master data counterparts.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure quality and consistency of master data across key systems (ESCHER, SAP MDG, SAP S4 & GSOP IBP), together with the development and documentation of processes with other functional data owners (NPI & GSOP IBP Data Stewards) to support ongoing data maintenance and integrity.
• Be the SIE (EMEA & SIEA) business lead for Naming Conventions working closely with master data counterparts in Japan and Asia offices.
• Coordinate with NPI & IBP Data Steward team for the master data request process and seek approvals from business collaborators as and when needed
• Become MDG subject matter expert within Operations function for SIE.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts in Operations and Finance, the analyst will help define and implement data policies to ensure data is kept as accurate and complete as possible, and in line with SIE reporting requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of data governance and data maintenance processes
• Support and provide input to MDG Team Members in the development of the processes for Data Cleansing, Data Migration and MDG integration of MDG Data Objects including Business Partner (Customer, Vendor etc.) and MDG Financial Objects.
• Provide advice and support for the definition of Data Standards across Master Data Object, as well as input for the planning of the MDG implementation
• Responsible for documenting and reviewing product naming conventions within SIE, and where necessary with global counterparts (NPI & IBP Data Stewards) to ensure consistency across the SAP S4, GSOP IBP and MDG global platforms
• Conduct regular reviews of master data cleaning to rid SIE systems of old, unused data, or duplicate data for better management and improved access and speed
• Ensure integrity of master data across the key systems in SIE’s IT landscape as well as developing and maintaining processes to improve data quality. Identify areas for data quality improvements and help to resolve data quality problems or queries.

What we\'re looking for:

• IT literate – good Microsoft Office skills are a must as is being adept at using an array of tools and systems.
• A very solid attention to detail is a must for this role.
• Demonstrable experience of managing naming conventions would be highly desirable.
• SAP user knowledge is ideal, preferably within a similar supply chain function.
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo – willing to take a fresh perspective on things.
• Well able to think ahead, make contingency plans and prepare for different scenarios.
• Flexible in their approach and thinking – able to adapt easily.
• Advanced/native speaker level Japanese would be highly beneficial due to the global nature of this position; it will involve speaking to members of the business in Asia with limited English language skills.
• Superb communication skills with a solid ability to communicate issues concisely and in a way that other team members, external partners and management can digest.
• Able to focus on the detail as well as see the bigger picture when necessary.
• Pro-active and enthusiastic personality – good team player.

Preferred Qualities:

• A motivated, reliable, self-starter who uses their initiative to work proactively, and to challenge the status quo.
• Highly organised and disciplined individual.
• Possess a strong analytical and numerical focus – able to review and analyse data and spot trends/patterns with a good eye for detail.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.