LSC have a great contract opportunity for Master Data Associate to join a leading Cork based pharmaceutical company supporting External Manufacturing internationally.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- The DPEM Master Data and Materials is responsible for establishing and maintaining the quality, integrity, and timeliness of Master Data related to SKU lifecycle management - creation, maintenance, and discontinuation - for External Manufacturing operations, focusing on Contract Manufacturers in the Out of US Region to produce drug products under the Client's brand.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Create, change, and maintain local plant master data in SAP for new SKUs, modifications, and discontinuations, following established processes and services.
- Execute data design and master data maintenance activities, include oversight of Quality Management as it relates to master data in DPEM.
- Troubleshoot SAP execution problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
- Coordinate with the Global Master Data Team to ensure alignment between local and global data.
- Work with Local Planners and SMEs to collect and validate information required for SKU creation or modification.
- Maintain a calendar for SAP data reviews and ensure timely execution.
- Perform data consistency and accuracy audits, report results, and propose improvement actions.
- Facilitate the review of Bills of Material (BOM) and Recipes with SMEs.
- Develop and maintain Data Stewardship procedures, processes, and job aids.
- Participate in annual standard costing reviews and updates.
- Contribute to global Master Data Management initiatives, attend power user forums, and apply learnings locally.
- Act as the central point of contact for Change Controls (CCs), assess system/data impact, recommend changes, and manage DSP requests.
- Partner with multiple business functions (Technical Services, Quality, Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) for system integration and data discovery for new and existing products/materials.
- Support SAP release testing, implementation of global design changes, and new system rollouts.
- Provide guidance to SMEs in other areas to facilitate data collection for new item creation.
- Act as SME in cross-functional project teams for new products, systems, or business opportunities.
- Promote data quality culture and internal training on Data Stewardship.
- Support the DPEM Supply Chain digitalization agenda, contributing to process automation and data-driven improvements.
- Manage "Client-owned" materials and those supplied to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
- Manage Purchase Orders as a proxy for planners, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
ABOUT YOU - ARE YOUR SKILLS A MATCH?
- College degree or equivalent work experience in technical, business, or related fields.
- At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in SAP R/3, APO, Microsoft Office; familiarity with DSP and Trackwise.
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of accurate data management principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
- Solid computing skills and numerical aptitude.
- Fundamental understanding of Supply Chain principles (procurement, manufacturing, planning, customer service).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to workplace safety and support of corporate and site HSE goals.
Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to apply!
Apply via this advert or contact Paul O'Driscoll at +353 214777329 if you have any more questions about this opportunity!
