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Lead Analyst, Material Master Data (Remote)

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Stryker

Lead Analyst, Material Master Data (Remote)

Portage, MI

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Who We Want

Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes - finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.

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Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure business goals and objective are met

Strategic thinking. People that absorb and analyze information quickly to help make better business decisions and stretch our thinking for the future

What You Will Do

The Lead Analyst, Material Master Data within the Instruments MDM team is responsible for executing a structured approach to the collection, creation, and maintenance of material master data. They will be an SAP Power User in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application, SAP HANA ERP, and drive strategy across the supply chain on how to move products most efficiently and effectively to our customers.

1. Lead/participate in MDM projects as assigned

  • Project manager for end to end system setup providing strategy across the NPD, M&A, and PT projects to ensure we can forecast, supply plan, procure, inventory, sell, ship, service, and pay our reps
  • Partner with other SAP power users across global community to identify and resolve data gaps, issues within current SAP functionality, and support in the enhancement
  • May include Merger & Acquisition and/or Global Program support

2. Approve Material Data Requests

  • Review and approve SAP MDG change requests to ensure accurate data entry of item master data attributes
  • Manage data requests in support of business processes
  • Drive excellence and ensure continuous improvement in the MDM space

3. Ensure Material Master Data Effectiveness

  • Proficient in the material master domain
  • Critical thinking skillet - ability to take information from different areas and determine a strategy
  • Provide input to the development of MDM data collection templates
  • Manage relationships with cross functional partners to ensure clear understanding of organizational requirements that are then managed in concert with MDM
  • Develop and maintain relationships with business and IS resources to improve data management processes
  • Serve as a business contact for material master related topics while identifying solutions to business challenges
  • Identify opportunities to gain efficiencies, automate, and improve data quality
  • Full review for each request from the business to ensure accurate data changes
  • Work with the Data Governance Office to enforce global policies, standards, and processes
  • Assist in the development and deployment of SAP training including knowledge layer documents and work instructions
  • Support implementation of MDM vision and strategies for their domain
  • Lead and own the MDM Power BI report. Consult with the business on opportunities for additional reports to provide them the information they need to make strategic decisions

What You Need

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, information systems, business administration, computer science, finance, accounting, or statistics required
  • 4+ years of relevant experince
  • ERP experience required
  • SAP experience preferred
  • MDM experience preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise with common software platforms required (i.e. Excel)
  • Power BI experience preferred

The desired candidate would live within a reasonable commuting distance from a major US Stryker location (Kalamazoo, MI / Mahwah, NJ / Flower Mound, TX).

$75,300 - 156,900 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

About Stryker

Our benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
  • Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.

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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Client-provided location(s): Portage, MI, USA
Job ID: Stryker_Combined-hFfoeEycbKyp
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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