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Jennifer Ann Plastow
Hemel Hempstead
Summary
Experienced Data Manager specialising in data quality management and SAP. Leads end-to-end processes to enhance data integrity and efficiency, coordinating master data projects across EMEA while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Cultivates stakeholder relationships to streamline workflows and achieve key performance indicators. Committed to driving continuous improvement strategies within data management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Manager A Europe
Henkel Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, Herts
12.2020 - Current
- Lead as manager the E2E process and steer corrective measures.
- Identify data quality issues, backlog, bottlenecks, structural problems and risks; initiate corrective measures to expedite time to market
- Proactively checking PIA requests in terms of logic and sense and acting as gatekeeper of quality
- Established effective relationships among stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and achieve key performance indicators across all areas
- Cooperated with Data Specialists to facilitate efficient data collection and provided first-level support for initiators' inquiries
- Translates the result of the analysis into succinct actions, impacts and recommendations
Material Master Data Coordinator Europe
Henkel Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, Herts
11.2014 - 12.2020
- Coordinated EMEA SAP material master data, ensuring accuracy in setup, maintenance, and governance across the region.
- Managed master data project activities for integration and implementation of various SAP platforms, enhancing data consistency.
- Facilitated communication and coordination among stakeholders, supporting efficient creation and maintenance of master data.
Material Data Controller
Henkel Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, Herts
09.2005 - 11.2014
- Maintain and manage product master data within SAP, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with business requirements.
- Support product lifecycle management activities through SAP, including the maintenance and tracking of product changes throughout their lifecycle.
- Generated master data reports and extracts for Sales and Marketing teams, facilitating informed business decision-making and strategic commercial activities.
- Delivered comprehensive project master data support, enabling accurate data management throughout project lifecycles.
- Created and updated master data guidelines and procedures, enhancing data quality and ensuring process consistency across the organisation.
- Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation to support production processes and operational requirements.
- Develop and manage packaging specifications, ensuring alignment with product and regulatory requirements.
- Perform stock reconciliation activities for externally warehoused products to ensure inventory accuracy and alignment between systems and physical stock.
- Manage Foreign Trade data and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and customs requirements.
Electoral Services Assistant
Harlow District Council
Harlow, Essex
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Prepare, maintain, and issue the annual Register of Electors, ensuring electoral records are accurate, complete, and published in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Maintained integrity and accuracy of electoral records through timely data entry, verification, and database updates, supporting compliance with electoral standards.
- Process Electoral Registration applications and Postal Vote application forms, accurately recording and updating information within the electoral database.
- Managed register sales and data releases accurately, ensuring compliance with data protection and electoral regulations to uphold public trust.
- Administered sale and distribution of Electoral Register, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and organisational policies to facilitate transparent electoral processes.
- Produce and distribute monthly Electoral Register updates to Credit Reference Agencies & Political party councillors
Product Administrator
Paxar UK Ltd
Harlow, Essex
11.2001 - 03.2004
- Managed product information records to enhance production planning, inventory control, and operational processes.
- Maintain accurate product specifications to support quality standards and manufacturing efficiency.
- Established and maintained part codes in database for Flexographic and Lithographic label products, ensuring data accuracy and consistency to facilitate operations.
- Designed and prepared customer label specification production cards for operators, clearly documenting production requirements and customer expectations.
Ministry of Defence Contracts Administrator
Akhter Computers Ltd
Harlow, Essex
11.2000 - 10.2001
- Act as a key point of contact for Sales Directors, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and information dissemination.
- Managed incoming calls and email enquiries from Sales Directors, delivering timely responses and administrative support to facilitate effective communication.
- Updated catalogue monthly using Excel, ensuring accuracy of product and software information to support informed decision-making.
- Created and maintained monthly CD catalogue of PCs and software for Ministry of Defence (MOD) using Microsoft FrontPage to ensure accessibility and up-to-date resources.
Education
A-Levels - Media Studies, Art, History
Harlow College
Harlow, Essex01-1997
G.C.S.E. (8) - Grades A to D
Brays Grove Comprehensive School
Harlow, Essex01-1996
Skills
- SAP proficiency
- Data governance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Task management
- Improvement strategies
- Independent work
- Interpersonal communication
Interests
Timeline
Data Manager A Europe
Henkel Ltd
12.2020 - Current
Material Master Data Coordinator Europe
Henkel Ltd
11.2014 - 12.2020
Material Data Controller
Henkel Ltd
09.2005 - 11.2014
Electoral Services Assistant
Harlow District Council
03.2004 - 03.2005
Product Administrator
Paxar UK Ltd
11.2001 - 03.2004
Ministry of Defence Contracts Administrator
Akhter Computers Ltd
11.2000 - 10.2001
A-Levels - Media Studies, Art, History
Harlow College
G.C.S.E. (8) - Grades A to D
Brays Grove Comprehensive School