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Michael Zakhari

Milton,Canada

Summary

Results-driven Master Data Lead with over 12 years of expertise in Master Data Management within the CPG industry. Proven track record of ensuring exceptional data integrity and process efficiency while spearheading initiatives to drive innovation and cost savings. Known for proposing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to streamline operations and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Application Analyst – Data Governance and Material Management

Liberty Utilities.
06.2021 - Current
  • Led master data management and data architecture teams for two SAP S/4HANA
  • Manage, prioritize, and execute data requests and data governance activities to meet business requirements
  • Delivered excellent business systems support and customer service, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction
  • Implemented data governance principles and leading practices, including Data Integration with SAP BTP architecture, ensuring data integrity and compliance
  • Enforce and standardized data entry procedures to ensure uniformity across all impacted systems
  • Spearheaded the design and implementation of robust data governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to leading practices and facilitating seamless data integration with SAP BTP architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to underline root causes of any data inconsistencies and help develop strategies to prevent future discrepancies
  • Leveraged knowledge of SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Data Intelligence to streamline data processing and analytics workflows
  • Utilize system alerts and reports to monitor irregularities or discrepancies in data
  • Provided exceptional business systems support and customer service, resolving issues promptly and effectively
  • Utilized SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud to improve user experience and enable data-driven decision-making
  • Enforce administrative processes and proper systematic controls for Master Data
  • Assistance with data migration cleansing from legacy system to SAP
  • Enforcement of master data governance framework and ensure Single source of truth
  • Designed and refined business processes at expert level, aligning systems with organizational objectives and driving operational efficiency.

IT Master Data lead

Heineken Egypt.
12.2012 - 01.2021
  • Exhibited excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders
  • Utilized SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud to improve user experience and enable data-driven decision-making
  • Provided excellent business systems support and customer service, ensuring user satisfaction and operational efficiency
  • Leveraged knowledge of SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Data Intelligence to expand capabilities in data analytics and intelligence
  • Identify potential areas where existing processes, controls, and tools require change or need to be developed to ensure smooth business process
  • Developed familiarity with cloud-based SAP solutions, staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on cross-functional projects and activities, utilizing strong team skills
  • Work closely with business and Business Process Owners to ensure delivery IT Commitments
  • Ensuring compliance with Heineken Global Data Standards and Data Management Procedures
  • Creation and update of customer Master data records on different platforms for B2B-Virto, B2C-Sales force CRM and Sales Execution mobile (SEM)
  • Assistance with data migration cleansing and validation activities and reporting
  • Enforcement of master data governance framework.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Mathematics and Computational Science

Suez Canal University
Egypt
09.2006

IGCSE -

Leopards Hill Secondary School
Zambia
09.2000

Skills

  • Result Driven
  • Team Player
  • Customer focused
  • Strong SAP S/4 Knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles
  • Strong Experience in CPG Industrial Processes
  • High Ownership and Entrepreneurship
  • Strong Project Management experience
  • Excellent Analytical and problem-solving Skills
  • Ability to work under Pressure and challenging conditions
  • Strong Microsoft Word experience
  • Experience with SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud
  • Attained SAP certifications in SD

Certification

  • ITIL4
  • Project management
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Scrum Advanced
  • SAP Certified Application Associate - Sales and Distribution

Accomplishments

  • Master Data Project lead in the Cleansing and maintaining Master data records according to Heineken Standards
  • IT Lead in the implementation of Sales Execution Mobile (SEM) to execute in store activities
  • IT Lead in the implementation of S&OP core and its integration with SAP for improved Production forecast

Timeline

IT Application Analyst – Data Governance and Material Management

Liberty Utilities.
06.2021 - Current

IT Master Data lead

Heineken Egypt.
12.2012 - 01.2021

Bachelor’s degree - Mathematics and Computational Science

Suez Canal University

IGCSE -

Leopards Hill Secondary School
Michael Zakhari