WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at [1] www.westrock.com.

The Opportunity

WestRock has embarked on a multi-year business systems transformation initiative. This SAP S4 roll out is aligned to corporate objectives of becoming the world’s best paper and packaging company.

The Data Refinery Manager position is a strategic part of the Data Refinery team, which is responsible for delivering and sustaining data transformation and governance for the SAP S4 roll out. This role will serve as a key team member and trusted partner for future state program delivery.

Position Summary

This role will:

• Develop subject matter expertise on the WestRock business - our products, our customers, markets served, and so on

• Provide overall management support for Refinery, such as establishing and sustaining the in-take process for stakeholder use cases and data requirements; ensuring stakeholder sign off documentation; maintaining data quality metric tracking; tracking critical teams’ training attendance; etc.

• Partner with MDM and Refinery leads to capture and status weekly work plans. Track closure metrics against program milestones, to proactively raise dependencies, cross-team coordination areas, and any risks.

• Maintain MDM and Refinery coordination with the PMO. For example, incorporate deployment updates into relevant team material to ensure consistent messaging and references.

• Be an active listener in stakeholder forums, including Lunch & Learns sessions and SME Network calls. Capture and synthesize stakeholder questions and concerns. Use this as input for future forum agenda planning, to foster an effective and engaged stakeholder community.

• Partner with OCM, MDM and Refinery team members to prepare content for these ongoing forums. Ensure slides and reference materials are concise and clear for non-technical audiences, and include examples relevant to the business.

• Partner with OCM to develop an online presence and knowledge repository for MDM and Refinery content. Develop an FAQ with clear, non-technical answers to questions raised in ongoing forums.

• Provide early administrative support and Refinery connectedness with the Data Catalog project.

• Partner with team members to provide ad hoc data and business process analysis, as needed.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Provide management support for data transformation roadmap delivery, including ongoing data quality oversight, steward communications, training delivery, and data cleansing remediation.

• Ensure ongoing communications and effective content preparation for our user community and SME network that spans business, functional, and program team members.

• Support ad hoc data and process analysis to problem solve and drive path forward for ongoing needs

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative Business discipline such as Accounting, Economics, or Finance; Industrial Engineering; or an equivalent analytical-type subject from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in corporate or business roles with demonstrated administration responsibilities; experience in data analysis or business process roles preferred.

• Process-oriented problem solver, with an interest in process, data and systems, and a demonstrated ability to ‘think outside the box’.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed, cross-functional environment about complex subjects in a succinct, fact-based way. Must be able to articulate how strong data management processes and solutions directly enable business capabilities and results.

• Proven ability to partner effectively with technology teams on data solution planning and delivery.

• Experience and knowledge of data stewardship and governance practices is strongly preferred.

• Cross-functional change management and communications experience is preferred.

• Paper, packaging, or manufacturing industry experience is a significant plus.

• SAP experience is a significant plus.

• Self-directed, team player, and results-oriented.

• Strong attention to detail, with ability to balance multiple priorities.

• This role is optimally suited for someone who genuinely enjoys making a positive impact on the business through data optimization.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

References

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1. http://www.westrock.com

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.