Lead Supply Chain Planning Analyst (Master Data Analyst)

Who We Are:

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is f.ast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more, visit lumileds.com.

Who You Are:

The Supply Chain Master Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining, governing, and improving supply chain master data across ERP and PLM systems to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity. This role supports critical business processes including planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics by managing material, vendor, customer, and planning-related master data. The analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive data quality initiatives, process improvements, and digital transformation programs.

Position Summary:

 This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in supply chain management tools to support seamless end-to-end supply chain performance.

What You Will Do:

Master Data Management

·       Create, maintain, validate, and update supply chain master data within SAP and related systems.

·       Manage material master records, sourcing information, warehousing and planning parameters.

·       Ensure all master data requests comply with company policies, business rules, and governance standards.

·       Perform mass uploads, updates, and data cleansing activities.

Data Quality & Governance

·       Monitor master data quality metrics and proactively identify data issues.

·       Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance.

·       Investigate and resolve data discrepancies impacting planning, procurement, production, and inventory management.

·       Support implementation of data governance frameworks and best practices.

Process Improvement & Analytics

·       Analyze master data trends and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

·       Support supply chain transformation projects, ERP implementations, and system enhancements.

·       Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for master data management.

Stakeholder Collaboration

·       Work closely with:

o   Supply Chain Planning

o   Procurement

o   R&D

o   Logistics

o   Finance

o   IT

·       Provide training and guidance to business users on master data standards and processes.

·       Act as a key contact for master data-related inquiries and issue resolution.

·       Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning teams to maintain and validate master data that supports demand planning, supply planning, MRP execution, and inventory optimization.

·       Serve as a key liaison between Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Operations, and IT to ensure master data changes are accurately reflected across enterprise systems.

·       Facilitate cross-functional reviews of master data changes to ensure compliance with governance standards and minimize operational disruptions.

What You Will Bring (Required Qualifications):

Technical Skills

·       ERP systems such as:

o   SAP ECC / SAP S/4HANA

o   Oracle

·       Advanced Microsoft Excel:

o   Pivot Tables

o   Power Query

o   Power Pivot

o   VBA (preferred)

·       Understanding of MRP, inventory management, procurement, and supply planning processes.

Education (Minimum Level)

·       Bachelor's

Field of Study

·     Supply Chain Management

·     Business Administration

·     Information Systems

·     Data Analytics

·     Related discipline

Years of Experience (Minimum)

·       3 - 5 years

Preferred Qualifications:

Core Competencies

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       High attention to detail and data accuracy

·       Effective stakeholder management

·       Process-oriented mindset

·       Excellent communication and documentation skills

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

·       Continuous improvement and automation mindset

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer