Sr. Associate: SAP Master Data Analyst at Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization Overview:

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the Lebanon Plant 1 (LP1) leadership team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help start up a state-of-the-art facility and build a manufacturing supply chain from ground-up? We're looking for hardworking talent to join our team! The Supply Chain organization has responsibility for scheduling the manufacturing processes for Lebanon API site and supporting manufacturing with all inbound and outbound material flows. The Master Data Analyst plays a critical role within the organization by providing and maintaining the fundamental master data set residing in SAP and manufacturing execution systems (MES) to the site. The initial phase of the project will require extensive cross-functional work with procurement, quality, and warehouse operations to deliver an operational SAP/MES system. As the site transitions to the production phase, the team will also be involved in tracking supply chain metrics and driving continuous improvement. They will work closely with multiple teams across the site to manage data change requests, solve technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvement activities around Master Data.

As a Master Data Analyst, you will:

• Develop and maintain key data and data design in SAP (Material Master, Bill of Materials, Recipes, Resource, Purchasing-Info Records and Warehousing) and associated systems
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials
• Ensure global data consistence and conformance to SOPs while running master data updates due to process or system changes
• Serve as a key member of the SAP Implementation Project Team during the greenfield site construction/startup phase
• Contribute to global initiatives for Master Data Management, as required, and attend select Power User forums to share best practices with peers
• Generate OSSCE (Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence) metrics and Pareto analyses Drive process improvement initiatives which could include:
• Developing and maintaining DSP flows, using appropriate tools / reports to track maintenance efforts, data accuracy, and data completeness
• Contribute in annual standard costing assessment in readiness for Business Planning and drive the annual review of planning data
• Troubleshoot SAP or MES execution problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions
• Investigate deviations and provide impact assessments for change management
• Maintain a safe workplace through proper ergonomic practices
• Maintain a state of compliance (learning plan, SOP adherence, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with strong understanding of supply chain principles and experience in SAP/Oracle OR
• High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant SAP work experience

Additional Preferences:

• SAP / Master Data experience in Material Master creation and maintenance
• Knowledge / Experience in Manufacturing, Packaging, and/or Customer Service
• Strong organizational and Project Management skills
• Strong ability to collaborate, communicate and build positive relationships
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences
• Proficient in using MRP systems, SAP software, and advanced Excel functions for data analysis and reporting

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