Master Data Analyst

The Master Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining the integrity, consistency, and quality of master data related to Blank Tags & Sets across business systems. This role supports daily operational activities, business requests, and project initiatives by ensuring accurate data governance, SAP alignment, and effective master data setup. The position acts as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to support data harmonization, rationalization, and system implementations., Operational Support (Day-to-Day Activities)

• Maintain data consistency for Blank Tags & Sets across master data repositories, including (but not limited to) SAP
• Perform routine data quality reviews and identify inconsistencies, duplicates, or data integrity issues.
• Execute deduplication activities for Blank Tags & Sets to ensure a clean and reliable master data environment.
• Manage and fulfill business requests related to the creation, modification, and maintenance of Blank Tags & Sets submitted through Mosaic teams.
• Ensure compliance with established master data governance standards and processes.
• Support issue investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution of data-related problems.

Project Support Activities

• Partner with business stakeholders to define data scope and requirements for projects and initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into SAP master data structures and codes.
• Create and maintain new SAP codes as required.
• Prepare and validate CON files and associated data migration documentation.
• Support data readiness, testing, and deployment activities for ongoing projects.
• Contribute to data rationalization and standardization initiatives across the organization.

Current Project Support

• ANZ Program
• Model & Color Rationalization initiatives
• Additional master data transformation and harmonization projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Master Data Management, SAP Master Data, Data Governance, or related disciplines.
• Experience working with SAP master data structures and coding concepts.
• Strong data validation, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting business users and managing data-related requests.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data migration or ERP implementation projects.
• Knowledge of data governance and master data management best practices.
• Experience working in a global or cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with data quality and deduplication techniques.
• Understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, or product master data processes.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Process improvement orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous learning and adaptability

Expected Outcomes

• High-quality and consistent Blank Tags & Sets master data across business systems.
• Timely execution of business requests and project deliverables.
• Reduced duplicate and inconsistent data records.
• Effective support of SAP-related master data activities and business transformation initiatives.
• Improved data governance and operational efficiency., Business Systems, Business Transformation Initiatives, Data Processing, Data Quality, Master Data, Master Data Governance, Process Improvements

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Competitive salary & incentive pay
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system and referral scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.