Job Title : Analyst Master Data
Duration : 12 Month Contract (Possible extension based on work performance)
Location : Summit, NJ
Hybrid Position
Job Description :
Client (Client) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced contractor to support the Direct Materials Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of a new ERP system (SAP) at multiple Client sites.
This role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful migration from Oracle to SAP, focusing on transactional procurement data and processes.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SAP, sourcing, and SAP migrations, along with a strong attention to detail and time management skills.
This role will report to the Devens Associate Director, Cell Therapy Site Procurement Lead and can be based at one of the Client Cell Therapy Facilities (support for both East and West Coast Time Zones is required).
Key Responsibilities :
- Business Process Transactional Lead : Serve as the transactional Sourcing Process Data Lead and SAP Subject Matter Expert and drive best-in-class business processes and acumen for successful ERP implementation.
- Consulting and Escalation Support : Act as the SAP Procurement and ASL Champion, providing consulting and escalation support.
- Training : Train Site Procurement Teams and Stakeholders on SAP Procurement activities to ensure accurate execution of Procurement processes.
- Program Sessions : Attend all Project program sessions as transactional Subject Matter Expert. Ensure all Procurement timelines and milestones are met.
- Consistency in Processes : Ensure consistent site and global transactional ways of working through the entire migration process for all Procurement related activities.
- Data Migration Support : Provide transactional support in reviewing data from one ERP System to the other. Ensure data compliance and accuracy between both systems and remediate any discrepancies that are found.
- Procurement Data Ownership : Ensure consistent alignment on sourcing strategy, including lead times, pricing, vendor IDs, UPOM, AUOM, etc.
- DCT Verification and Validation : Create, validate, and support Site Procurement Data Files (DCTs) (e.g., alternate unit of measure, Lead times, pricing, purchasing standards, Contracts, Purchasing Information Records, Source List, etc.
in support of simulated to Production data Loads.
- Data Testing : Complete all required user acceptance testing for data migration with a focus on the SAP Approved Supplier Lists, Outline Agreements, Source Lists, and Purchasing Info Records.
- Cutover Planning and Post Go-Live Support : Support all cutover planning from Oracle to SAP and all post go-live actiThis role will support the implementation of a new ERP system across multiple cell therapy facilities in northern New Jersey.
The site data lead will immerse themselves within these sites and with global functions to complete data cleansing, build standardization, and identify opportunities for improvement.
This role will take ownership to develop and deliver solutions that address process gaps that benefit the patients we serve.
- Job Responsibilities :
- Serves as primary point of contact for the site ERP implementation regarding data management and maintenance
- Coordinate the testing of master data with peers and internal customers to ensure business requirements are achieved
- Validates and contributes to data design and considers site data and operational requirements
- Facilitates site project rollouts with project managers by providing expertise on data infrastructure and business capabilities at their respective sites
- Helps manage site specific data management training requirements
- Ensure compliance of site data to the global data standards and guideline aligned with enterprise data design (business rules)
- Helps develop and maintain best data management practices implemented at the sites
- Collaborates with site supporting organizations (e.g., IT) and projects to meet enterprise data and site requirements
- Provides input to data strategic plans, governance processes and product information infrastructure
- Complete other tasks as necessary
- Qualifications and Education Requirements
- BS or BA degree in computer science, supply chain management
- 5+ years experience required with enterprise data applications with 3-5 years in a data management role, preferably in biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing or other GXP environments
- Knowledgeable on current data management techniques
- ERP Systems and or / data experience, including SAP
- APICS / CPIM or equivalent certification desirable
- Interpersonal and facilitation skills are necessary to interface with and influence various levels of the organization
- Proven ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and unexpected events while maintaining a positive work attitude
- Additional Job Requirements :
- None