BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC
Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
Requisition ID : 21822
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Category : Digital/IT
Work Location : Davidson, NC
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr. Data Steward is responsible for leading complex data governance and stewardship initiatives that improve the quality, consistency, integrity, and usability of enterprise master data. This role partners across the organization to implement governance standards, facilitate adoption of policies and procedures, resolve complex data challenges, and establish repeatable processes to support associate and customer experience improvements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who enjoys leading initiatives, mentoring team members, improving processes, and building operational frameworks that scale. Through governance leadership, stewardship excellence, and continuous improvement, this role helps translate governance objectives into sustainable business practices and measurable outcomes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead complex data governance, stewardship, and data quality initiatives across customer, supplier, product, and enterprise data domains
- Support the design, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of governance policies, standards, stewardship procedures, and operating frameworks
- Serve as a subject matter expert for data governance principles, stewardship best practices, and enterprise master data management
- Translates CX and UX roadmaps into tangible MDM project plans to support data transformation to continually improve productivity and sales growth
- Facilitate governance councils, stewardship forums, working sessions, and cross-functional decision-making activities
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions and support adoption of governance standards, stewardship practices, and process improvements
- Support governance maturity initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing recommendations that strengthen stewardship practices and data quality outcomes
- Partner with business, analytics, technology, and integration teams to evaluate impacts and risks associated with data-related changes
- Identify opportunities to improve governance effectiveness through automation, AI, reporting, and process optimization
- Lead governance initiatives and cross-functional improvement efforts requiring strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement
- Maintain governance repositories, stewardship frameworks, standards documentation, decision records, and operational governance assets
- Coordinate governance reviews, policy updates, stewardship forums, and follow-up activities to support ongoing program effectiveness
- Serve as a resource and mentor for Associate and Analyst team members by sharing best practices, reviewing work products, and supporting skill development
- Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC’s vision and unity of purpose
- Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
What You Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain, Technical Communications, Library & Information Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data stewardship, master data management, data quality, business process improvement, or related disciplines
- Experience leading governance, data quality, process improvement, or business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
- Experience working with MDM, PIM, ERP, governance platforms, or related enterprise technologies preferred
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft technologies, data analysis tools, and business applications
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Ability to utilize Business Intelligence and analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.) to generate insights, monitor performance, and support governance initiatives
- Ability to translate technical concepts and governance requirements into practical recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Other Requirements:
- Position requires up to 10% of travel
- This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”)
• INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Compensation starting at $74,300 - $108,140 depending on candidate location and experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.
WHY MSC?
People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.
