Material Master Data Analyst (SAP / Manufacturing)

The Material Master Data Analyst serves as the gatekeeper of the Material Master (Item Master) within SAP and associated systems for our company’s Animal Health. This role is responsible for the creation, maintenance, governance, and accuracy of master data for all purchased and manufactured materials.

The Material Master Data Analyst ensures data integrity across global systems (SAP, PMA, MDG/Feather, Aera) and collaborates extensively with Production, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Finance, Sales, and Warehouse teams. The role is critical to enabling accurate production costing, inventory management, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Material Master & UIN Management

• Create, maintain, and coordinate materials using MDG/Feather , ensuring global alignment of part numbers.

• Generate and manage Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) including:

• Purchase UINs

• Finished Product Units (FPU) and lower-level materials

• Maintenance UINs across multiple sites

• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), Recipes, and Production Versions to ensure accurate manufacturing and costing structures.

• Support consolidation and standardization of materials globally.

Master Data Governance & Reporting

• Run and analyze reports using Aera to ensure data accuracy and integrity:

• Weekly batch checks

• Phase-out reporting

• Coordinate lifecycle management of materials (new, extended, obsolete) across sites and globally.

• Perform monthly reconciliation reporting for Destruction Records and Cycle Counts.

• Ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Inventory & Financial Control

• Provide cost analysis for materials listed on Destruction Records (DRs) prior to approval.

• Process and validate DRs, ensuring accurate inventory removal in SAP.

• Lead cycle count analysis and reconciliation for all U.S. sites (including audit support).

• Partner with Finance to ensure inventory accuracy and full site coverage throughout the year.

SAP Transaction & Operational Support

• Process various SAP inventory transactions (MIGO), including:

• Material-to-material / batch transfers

• Miscellaneous issues and receipts

• Manage COID (Process Order Lifecycle) transitions monthly:

• CNF * TECO * Closed

• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP production issues, including:

• Production orders

• Deliveries

• Missing QM data

• Provide continuous operational support and error resolution across all U.S. sites.

Cross-Functional & Training Support

• Serve as SAP subject matter expert supporting:

• Production

• Quality Management (QM)

• Procurement

• Planning

• Finance, Sales, and Warehouse teams

• Train employees on SAP processes, workflows, and best practices.

• Assign SAP roles and ensure proper system access.

• Support investigations and compliance/reliance activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain variant configuration (Genes and Antigens) US Site.

• Create new labs and recipe resources in SAP.

• Assign batch IDs and support rework BOM/Recipe creation.

• Participate in regular operational and supervisor meetings.

• High School diploma required.

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.

• Proficiency with SAP (specifically Material Master, PP, MM, QM modules) .

• Three (3)+ years of experience in master data governance, manufacturing, or supply chain operations .

• Advanced analytical and reporting skills (Aera or similar tools preferred).

• Strong understanding of:

• BOMs, recipes, and production processes

• Inventory management and costing

Key Skills & Competencies

• Master data accuracy and attention to detail

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Problem-solving and SAP troubleshooting

• Process improvement and data governance

• Communication and training delivery

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment, Adaptability, Adaptability, cGMP Compliance, Column Chromatography, Computer Literacy, Cost Analysis, Data Analysis, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Equipment Set Up, Inventory Accuracy, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Manufacturing Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Process Monitoring, Process Optimization, Process Troubleshooting, Procurement, Product Costing, Production Management, Regulatory Compliance, SAP Consulting, SAP Inventory Management, SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), Supply Management, Teamwork {+ 1 more}

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The salary range for this role is

$79,200.00 - $124,700.00

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