Master Data Analyst

Master Data Analyst 7-month Contract On-site in Scarborough, ME Must be able to work on a W2 Requirements • Create, maintain, and update master data records (e.g., material, plant, vendor, and related master data) in SAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance standards. • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned master data objects, ensuring alignment with site, divisional, and corporate policies. • Partner with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to gather requirements and support business needs. • Support manufacturing operations by validating master data readiness for production orders, MRP, routings, inventory transactions, and costing activities. • Facilitate master data setup and updates for new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, line extensions, and product phase-outs. • Investigate and analyze master data requests, assess downstream impacts across systems, identify risks, and recommend solutions. • Perform data quality reviews, audits, and reconciliations; identify root causes of issues and drive corrective and preventive actions. • Develop and maintain Excel-based reports, trackers, and dashboards to monitor data quality, workflows, and backlog trends. • Support system enhancements, upgrades, and deployments through data validation, testing, issue resolution, and user adoption activities. • Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and work instructions based on regulatory, system, or process changes. • Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, providing updates on master data activities and issues. • Provide guidance and training to business partners on master data processes, requirements, and best practices. • Liaise with subject matter experts across commercial and manufacturing functions to ensure timely communication and updates. • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. • Adhere to divisional and departmental governance rules when maintaining and editing master data. • Assist with deployments of software and technology to support integration and onboarding. • Perform ongoing data maintenance, including creation, updates, and deletion of master data across systems. • Prioritize and manage multiple incoming requests effectively. • Demonstrate adaptability and teamwork in a dynamic environment. Qualifications • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (± 6 years). • Minimum of 6 years of master data experience in a dynamic environment. • Experience with SAP. • Proficiency in Excel. • Experience with Power BI. • Strong ability to read, write, and communicate in English.