Senior Master Data Analyst - Finance
Libertyville, IL, US, 60048-3781
Libertyville, IL, US, 60048-3781
We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified
Location: Libertyville
Department:
Summary
The Senior Master Data Specialist is responsible for collaborating with business-end users, Global Master Data Governance, IT, and cross-functional teams to support the company's global Digital Roadmap, including SAP S/4HANA. This role serves as an SAP Business Analyst with a primary focus on Material Master data, supporting all related SAP modules and integrated peripheral applications.
This position is responsible for creating, maintaining, and governing material master records across their lifecycle, including extensions, changes, and inactivation/archiving, while ensuring high levels of data quality, consistency, and compliance with global standards.
The Senior Master Data Specialist supports end-user training and participates as a key contributor on global projects throughout the full project lifecycle (blueprinting, realization, testing, go-live, and post-go-live support).
Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week. Sponsorship to work in the US is not available at this time.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day Material Master operations in SAP by creating, reviewing, validating, extending, and maintaining master data across all relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP, Work Scheduling, Accounting, and Sales, as applicable).
- Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, ensuring accuracy, version control, and alignment with material master data.
- Support the setup and maintenance of Routings / Production Versions, partnering with Operations and Manufacturing teams to ensure correct work centers, sequences, and planning parameters.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support CAPA-related master data changes, ensuring timely and accurate updates driven by quality events or regulatory requirements.
- Ensure GS1 standards compliance, including material identifiers such as GTINs, packaging hierarchies, units of measure, barcoding attributes, and synchronization with external systems where applicable.
- Manage material lifecycle activities including material creation, extension, changes, blocking, and archiving/inactivation in accordance with governance standards.
- Ensure timely completion of material master and related object requests in accordance with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Maintain Material Master data governance, quality, and consistency across SAP and integrated systems.
- Perform root-cause analysis on material, BOM, routing, or integration errors; recommend and execute corrective actions.
- Execute periodic audits of material-related master data (materials, BOMs, routings) and communicate downstream business impacts.
- Support and deliver end-user training on Material Master, BOM, and routing standards, processes, and best practices.
- Participate as a key contributor on SAP and business transformation initiatives across the full project lifecycle (blueprinting through post-go-live support).
Essential Functions of the Role
- Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
- Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
- Maintain and analyze data using tools like Excel, SAP, or HRIS systems.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
- Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead or support special projects aligned with departmental objectives.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying process improvements or automation opportunities.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolve inquiries and issues with professionalism and discretion.
Education & Work Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of related experience
Education & Work Preferences
- Strong hands-on experience supporting SAP Material Master data structures and dependencies, including their impact on Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Sales processes.
- Familiarity with CAPA-driven master data changes, including coordination with Quality and Manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of GS1 standards, including GTINs, packaging hierarchies, units of measure, and barcode-related attributes.
- Experience working within a Master Data Governance (MDG) or centralized master data operating model.
Competencies
- Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
- Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
- Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
- Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
- Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.
Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.
- The anticipated base pay range for this position is $88,000 - $125,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
- This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
- The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
- The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions.
- The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
- The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.
About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Req ID: 35860
Job Segment:
Compliance, Database, Supply Chain, SAP, ERP, Legal, Technology, Operations