Lead Analyst, Material Master Data

? Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

? Industry: Personal Care and Product Manufacturing

? Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you an experienced master data professional with expertise in ERP systems, data governance, and material master management?

This role offers the opportunity to drive global data quality, support business-critical operations, and act as a subject matter expert for material master data across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Material Master Data Governance

- Lead day-to-day Material Master Data operations on a global scale.
- Monitor and control material master data processes across enterprise systems.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and integrity of material master records.
- Support governance initiatives aligned with organizational data standards.

Data Quality & Compliance

- Monitor, analyze, and improve material master data quality.
- Identify data quality gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with:

- GxP Requirements
- SOX Controls
- Data Governance Policies
- Internal Procedures
- Audit Requirements

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and records. Documentation & Process Management

- Own and maintain:

- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Work Instructions (WIs)
- Data Quality Catalogs
- Governance Documents
- Process Documentation

• Ensure documentation remains current and aligned with operational requirements.

Data Issue Resolution

- Lead data quality remediation efforts.
- Partner with data stewards and business process owners to resolve issues.
- Implement sustainable solutions that improve long-term data quality.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex master data challenges.

ERP & System Support

- Support material master data activities across enterprise ERP environments.
- Coordinate:





- Data Creation
- Data Conversion
- Data Cleansing
- Data Validation
- Data Migration Activities

• Ensure seamless integration across systems and platforms. Testing & Change Management

- Coordinate testing activities for master data initiatives.
- Support:

- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Validation Activities
- System Enhancements
- Process Changes

• Conduct change impact assessments and define business requirements. Audit, Compliance & Governance

- Manage audit readiness and compliance activities.
- Support:

- Non-Conformance (NC) Investigations
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Internal Audits
- Regulatory Reviews

• Ensure adherence to established governance frameworks and SLAs. Stakeholder Engagement & Training

- Serve as a key advisor on Material Master Data processes.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Finance, and other business functions.
- Deliver training programs related to:

- Master Data Processes
- Governance Standards
- Data Quality Expectations

• Build solid stakeholder relationships across global teams. Project Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead medium-sized master data and governance projects.
- Support enterprise data transformation initiatives.
- Drive process harmonization across regions and functions.
- Facilitate continuous improvement of data structures, templates, and workflows.

Reporting & Analytics

- Develop and maintain:





- Data Quality Dashboards
- Metrics Reports
- KPI Tracking
- Governance Reporting

• Generate actionable insights using Excel and Power BI.
- Monitor operational performance and support data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience

- 6+ years of business experience.
- 3+ years of data management experience supporting large ERP platforms.
- Experience managing:

- Finished Products
- Raw Materials
- Packaging Materials
- Work-in-Progress (WIP)
- Bulk Materials
- Semi-Finished Products

• Strong understanding of master data governance processes and controls.

Technical Skills

Master Data Management

- Material Master Data
- Data Governance
- Data Quality Management
- Data Stewardship
- Data Lifecycle Management

ERP Systems

- Large Enterprise ERP Platforms
- Master Data Processes
- Data Migration & Conversion
- System Integration

Compliance & Controls

- GxP Compliance
- SOX Compliance
- Audit Readiness
- CAPA Management
- Regulatory Documentation

Analytics & Reporting

- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI
- Dashboard Development
- Data Analysis
- KPI Monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
- Global ERP Implementation Experience
- Supply Chain Operations Experience
- Procurement Experience
- Planning & Logistics Experience
- Finance Data Management Experience
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry Experience

Key Skills

- Material Master Data Management
- Master Data Governance
- Data Quality Management
- ERP Systems
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP MDG
- Data Compliance
- Supply Chain Data
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Leadership
- Training & Knowledge Management

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