.**MASTER DATA ANALYST****JOB OVERVIEW**Under moderate supervision, the Master Data Systems Analyst is responsible for gathering all relevant Master Data information related to product lines from R&D, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and other departments, analyzing the business process and system requirement impacts, and preparing and entering the appropriate data accurately into the SAP Master Data system. Incumbent is responsible for insuring data accuracy through continuous audits and analysis of existing data.**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**- Assist in the coordination of efforts among the data owners to deliver their data in a timely fashion to the Master Data team so part numbers and material master records can be created efficiently and in a timely fashion.- Ensure thorough, complete, and timely communication with all necessary departments to verify completion of commitments, notify all parties of any potential slippage issues, and provide updates on timelines and responsibilities.- Prepare appropriate data entry worksheets based on analysis of product specifications, pricing requirements, materials flows, and other relevant factors and understanding of business process and data relationships in SAP.- Enter data into SAP Master Data and verify 100% accuracy for the following: Material Masters, BOMs, Routings, Purchasing information records, Global Extensions, Product Groups, and Other related data.- Execute SAP Cockpit program to generate data for new product lines.- Follow best practices for data stability.- Strive for excellence in our processes through constant improvement. Take initiative to develop and propose new processes to strengthen data accuracy or enhance efficiency.- May occasionally cover duties of others within the department in special circumstances (holidays, vacation schedules, PTO, special projects).**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)**- Intermediate SAP Master Data skills and knowledge of all relevant SAP Master Data setup to include Material Master, Customer Master, Purchasing Master, Storage Locations, Intercompany Purchase Info Records, Bills Of Material, Routings, Material Determination Codes, etc.- Solid knowledge of industry practices, standards, and techniques, and solid understanding of Master Data components and related business system impacts, preferably in a medium to large manufacturing environment.- High degree of initiative and ownership, as well as a proven history of delivering results while working with several different departments in a fast-paced environment.- Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including ability to work with business area representatives to translate business requirements into technical needs.- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.- Able to work extended hours as needed.- Basic project management experience recommended