Data Operations Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Operations Specialist to support master data accuracy and business partner record management for a manufacturing organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining high-quality customer and supplier information, helping teams work from reliable data across enterprise platforms. The role partners closely with Finance, Procurement, Sales, and IT to keep records complete, compliant, and aligned with internal standards.

Responsibilities:

• Enter, update, and maintain business partner records for customers, suppliers, and related entities across enterprise data platforms.
• Review incoming requests for new records or updates, confirm required approvals and supporting documents, and complete changes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify critical information such as banking details, tax data, payment terms, and classification attributes using internal controls and external validation sources.
• Track data quality trends by identifying duplicates, incomplete fields, and inconsistent entries, then take corrective action to improve record reliability.
• Carry out data cleansing activities that strengthen reporting accuracy and reduce operational and compliance risk.
• Apply established governance standards to daily data management tasks and escalate exceptions or unresolved issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support audit and compliance efforts by organizing documentation and confirming that required records meet policy and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain secure digital files and handle sensitive information in accordance with privacy, confidentiality, and record-retention requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve data issues, answer record-related questions, and support ongoing operational needs.