Master Data Management Analyst

Aston Carter•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$50 - $74•Hybrid

About The Position

The Master Data Management Analyst supports Supply Chain Logistics & Sourcing through a comprehensive understanding of Master Data Management, Logistics and Sourcing operational and business needs. This position requires a thorough understanding of MDM concepts, industry data standards and supply chain operations. The Master Data Management Analyst collaborates with ITS, Operational Managers and external vendors to ensure consistent data management and accurate information flow to support core enterprise functions, including Supply Chain Automation, inventory management, vendor and recall management, and Non-Labor Spend Savings initiatives. This individual will work under the direction of the Data Manager within Supply Chain – Sourcing.

Requirements

Master Data Management concepts
Industry data standards
Supply chain operations

Responsibilities

Function as the primary point of contact related to the day-to-day execution of MDM related tasks. They will work to answer questions, resolve data issues and provide analysis.
Assists in developing and maintaining requirements/specifications for new or enhanced functionality to department operational reports.
Collaborates with ITS in managing the resolution of problems and implementation of changes to the department’s information systems.
Perform master data additions, changes and deletions in accordance with procedures and business rules.
Ensure requests for master data maintenance are properly authorized and approved by working with appropriate Data Managers and Data Owners.
Educate users on master data processes and business rules.
Evaluates business and program application systems’ functionality to identify gaps, measuring the solution impact to business operations. The MDMA serves as a liaison between the business managers and ITS to improve productivity and developing and delivering improved data quality and analytics.
Maintains system applications for key stakeholders under general direction of the Data Manager and with guidance from Lawson team.
Filter and cleanse data, review reports and performance indicators to location and correct data and processes where needed.
Runs ad hoc and scheduled reports and collects feedback from customers on creating new reports.
Maintains accurate and up to date price file management in accordance with current contracts.
Performs proactive and ad hoc price performance benchmarking.
Supports vendor and recall management by ensuring data accuracy and adherence to industry and/or regulatory standards.
Supports non-Labor expense reduction initiatives through comprehensive Item Master and PAR data management, and directed reports to Logistics Managers.
Under direction of the Purchasing manager, designs and maintains organized system for Pricing Agreements and ensures the accuracy of prices in item fi