Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Master Data Management Specialist

The ideal candidate will need both a technical and business understanding of SAP ERP (or similar systems) along with experience with data analytics and visualization. The candidate should also have expertise in Supply Chain & Operations processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Core participant in our Raw Material Center transformation project including blueprinting, design, and implementation.
• Mapping data sources and collaborating with business/technical stewards to find opportunities to automate data collection and maintenance.
• Crafting quality checks, defining and maintaining business rules, and performance reporting and visualization.
• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, business definitions, metrics, and standards for handling data supporting Raw Material Center as well as other operations data related to contract manufacturing and raw material planning.
• Maintain documentation and be the SME on Source, purchasing data and Purchasing Info Record definitions, data flows.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to unlock new data elements that support business processes enhancements and strategic decision making.
• Performing system testing for master data related SAP / SCC Enhancements.
• Developing operation management plans, updating procedures, and creating training materials.

Functions:

• Provide process and system guidance / training to end users.
• Extract, compile and interpret data relevant for periodic reporting needs.
• Provide continued Master Data leadership in managing core data needs.
• Upholds global master data governance process.
• Support or manage process improvement initiatives.
• Design and implementation of site master data governance process with assistance from department management.
• Ensure quality of own work and also quality of others impacting SAP.
• Accountable for achieving data accuracy targets and SLAs.
• Accountable for site audit reporting on process performance, data performance and facilitates resolution.
• Represents site while partnering with BCOE and ISCOE in seeking solution to new business requirements.
• Trouble shoot SAP when error occur.
• Participate in BPO?s global forum.
• Test SAP functionality, support ERP releases.
• Monitor MD error metrics.
• Manage change control that impacts SAP SCM Master Data.
• Owns department documentation.
• Other functions may be assigned.

Education:

• Doctorate degree or Master's degree and 2 years of directly related experience or Bachelor's degree and 4 years of directly related experience or Associate's degree and 10 years of directly related experience or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of directly related experience.

Skills:

• Material, Production, Planning master data and/or OA inspection plan experience.
• 3 years supply chain data management experience.
• Understanding of database fundamentals.
• Masters Degree or APICS certification.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and pharmaceutical processes.
• Solid project management, cross functional facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
• Team player, self-starter, persistent, tactful, persuasive, independent worker who take on ownership in driving tasks/projects to completion.
• Readily adapts to and manages change.
• Possesses process improvement and leadership skills focused on implementing robust, efficient systems & processes.
• Possess analytical skills in data management, interpretation and reporting.