Master Data Analyst

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, a global pharmaceutical manufacturing client in Malvern, PA

No Third-Party, No Corp to Corp, No Sponsorship Now, Future or Current Temporary Authorization

Title: Master Data Analyst

Location: Malvern, PA

Hybrid: 3 days onsite (Mon-Fri, 40 hours)

Contract Duration: 6 months, with likely extension

Pay Rate: $53.68 per hour (w2)

Position Summary

The Master Data Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely creation, maintenance, and management of GxP master data supporting manufacturing, production planning, quality, inventory, finance, and related business processes. This role requires hands-on SAP Master Data Management experience, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of manufacturing processes and regulated environments.

The analyst will evaluate data change requests, assess technical feasibility, perform impact analyses, troubleshoot data-related issues, and ensure master data is maintained in accordance with established procedures and applicable cGMP requirements. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, support operational efficiency, and implement process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the creation, maintenance, and modification of manufacturing master data across SAP and other applicable data management systems.
• Review and validate incoming data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with technical specifications and established procedures.
• Evaluate master data change requests and new product introductions by conducting impact analyses, feasibility assessments, and system testing when necessary.
• Maintain manufacturing master data elements, including material masters, bills of materials, recipes, production versions, production resources, and associated planning parameters.
• Investigate and resolve master data issues by performing troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Support SAP and master data system users by addressing questions, coordinating incident resolution, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Develop and update master data work instructions and procedures. Provide hands-on training and guidance to new analysts and system users.
• Participate in user acceptance testing, system maintenance activities, and initiatives involving SAP and other master data management platforms.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve master data processes, data quality, and operational efficiency while adhering to cGMP and lean principles.
• Coordinate master data changes associated with manufacturing initiatives and projects that affect system configuration, production planning, or operational processes.
• Prioritize and process requests according to business needs, ensuring critical manufacturing and planning activities receive timely support.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Operations, Process Engineering, Finance, Warehousing, Quality Assurance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate and validate master data implementation.
• Support compliance with applicable quality, safety, health, and environmental requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Three to four years of relevant experience in Master Data Management, with hands-on SAP master data maintenance experience.
• Experience creating, maintaining, validating, and updating master data within SAP.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing master data and production-related processes.
• Experience working with data from multiple systems and departments, including the ability to extract, review, validate, and reconcile information.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assess data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and conduct impact analyses.
• Ability to manage multiple data requests, establish priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or fast-moving consumer goods industry.
• Experience supporting manufacturing master data within a regulated GxP environment.
• Knowledge of SAP production modules, including SAP PP, and related production planning processes.
• Experience with sIDMa and OMP+ master data management systems.
• Familiarity with bills of materials, recipes, production versions, material planning, and manufacturing data structures.
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing, root cause analysis, process improvements, and master data governance.