SAP Material Master Data Management Analyst

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job ID:

R0061141

Date Posted:

2024-09-06

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Summary of the position:

As the SAP Material Master Data Management Analyst specializing in SAP Material Flow, you will play a critical role in extending material master data into each plant based on the data provided by engineering, production, and other related departments in a timely manner, leveraging SAP solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness, and identifying issues with related material master data management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including supply chain operations, procurement, engineering, and the SAP team to identify improvement opportunities, gather requirements, and implement solutions that align with our business objectives.

This is a remote work position, but it is REQUIRED to occasionally come on-site into the Michigan City, Indiana facility. The candidate would need to be within occasional commuting distance of Michigan City, Indiana.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Material Master Data Management:

Oversee the creation, maintenance, and governance of material master data within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards and policies.

• Data Quality Assurance:

Develop and implement data quality procedures, including data cleansing, validation, and standardization to maintain high data integrity.

• Process Improvement:

Identify and drive improvements in material master data processes, utilizing SAP S/4HANA functionalities to streamline operations and enhance data management practices.

• Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, inventory, manufacturing, finance) to understand data requirements and ensure alignment with business processes.

• Documentation and Training:

 Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for material master data procedures and provide training to end-users to ensure adherence to best practices.

• Troubleshooting:

 Resolve data-related issues and discrepancies, providing timely support and solutions to minimize impact on business operations.

• Reporting:

Generate and analyze reports related to material master data to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• SAP ECC preferably S4/HANA material master data management experience

• Good understanding of S4 /HANA.

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to improve material master data management

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as supply chain management, procurement, computer science, business administration, or a related field, or at least 3-5 years of master data management  and strong understanding of our internal processes, work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professional experience:

• Experience with SAP ECC and/or EWM and understanding of material master and more of the following: Inventory Management, MRP, Quality Management, EWM and Warehouse Management.

Key behaviors:

• Proactive, detail-oriented, takes the initiative to drive to problem resolution. Possess a thorough understanding of business processes and how SAP works with them.

• Ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with business leaders and IT internal and external resources to identify, define and implement IT solutions for business issues.

• Ability to facilitate effective business meetings, including virtual interactions. Strong research and investigation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to understand and adopt Lean principles.

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.