Master Data Management Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

The Master Data Management Analyst will be responsible for the proper configuration, setup, organization, and creation of SAP Master Materials Records (MMR) for planning, procurement, use, and control according to company needs and customer requirements. The position will oversee the organization and classification of bill of materials, operation routings, product hierarchy, MRP parameters, and other relevant classifications. The MDM Analyst will focus on setting up, creating, maintaining, updating, and organizing the master material records by collaborating with all applicable parties for proper Product Lifecycle Management (75%).

With an emphasis on supporting production requirements, quicker new product launches, and elimination and control of duplicate records, this role will need to engage with other G+D sites and material central teams. Additionally, the role proactively supports stakeholder requests, conducts system and data analysis, produces monthly and ad-hoc reports, and provides KPIs using SAP/BW tools (25%).

• The Master Data Management Analyst will be responsible for the proper configuration, setup, organization, creation, and maintenance of systems' Master Data for materials, planning, production (including Bill of Materials and Routings), warehousing, and shipping.
• Play an active role in Design Review (DSR) meetings to ensure proper Sales Order Configuration setup.
• Creation of fix materials for products not supported by product catalogues.
• Verifying accuracy of MMR with regard to sales orders and applicable production orders.
• Troubleshoot issues with materials, configurations, orders, etc.
• Transact proper material introduction into SAP through ProPLMClient from Pro Novia.
• Manage the access and roles to systems & applications (Authorizations), e.g., SAP ECC.
• Foresee necessary changes for variant configuration objects to adapt them better to business needs and request them to central.
• Support production requirements, quicker new product launches, elimination, and control of duplicate records.
• Support the introduction of new systems, especially regarding data consistency and testing.
• Support the creation and distribution of reports as required.
• Document SAP processes related to Master Data; develop and deliver clear, concise, and effective end‑user training and associated training materials.
• Partner with department managers to fully understand user functionality, pain points, and improvement opportunities; provide training and extensive support to end‑users.
• Prepare reports or deliver presentations about recommended approaches or modifications, including proposals to change current SAP ePayments templates and specifying benefit evaluations; deploy approved changes & functionalities.
• Collaborate with Finance for costing related topics.
• Assure local process adherence according to the established “template.”
• Continually learn and develop technical SAP and business expertise.
• Establish and maintain a North American key user community (US and Canada) and foster exchange with other global key user communities.
• Partner with line‑of‑business on projects and ad‑hoc reporting requests; identify requirements, resources, and timelines for implementation; develop, create, and train on the use of organizational data reports as required.
• Verify accuracy of multiple sources of historical and forecasted data with regard to purchase orders, production orders, sales orders, and sales force information.
• Continually learn and develop technical SAP, BW, and data analytics expertise.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1+ years of SAP Master Data management required.
• Advanced Excel and database building/navigating skills.
• 3+ years of SAP/BW data analytics experience required.
• Previous Power BI use is required and programming (SQL) experience preferred.
• Methodic, precise person capable of managing large sets of data.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate effectively in any organizational structure and interface with all levels.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities…