Associate, Supply Chain Master Data Steward-Lilly Medicine Foundry

Role Summary

Associate, Master Data Steward for the Lilly Medicine Foundry, focusing on creating and maintaining the master data set in SAP and Manufacturing systems. Responsible for data quality, documentation, and changes across materials management, planning, warehousing, and related systems. Works with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance in support of drug product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain key data designs for Supply Chain and Materials Management Master Data in SAP S4, including Bills of Material, Receipts, purchasing info records, and planning/scheduling parameters.
• Support warehousing operations master data creation, configurations, and transactions.
• Create Bills of Material, Receipts, purchasing info records, and planning parameters.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and training materials for Supply Chain planning and Materials Management Master Data.
• Assess impact of local/global changes to ensure data consistency and adherence to SOPs (including SAP master data maintenance and interfaced systems like MES).
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives and track data accuracy and completeness using appropriate tools/reports.
• Contribute to annual standard costing and review planning parameters; troubleshoot SAP execution problems and implement solutions.
• Investigate deviations and provide impact assessments for change management.
• Serve as a key member of the SAP Implementation Project Team during greenfield site construction/startup; act as Security Steward in SAP during implementation to ensure correct access profiles.
• Collaborate with Global Security Network and participate in global Master Data Management initiatives; share best practices.
• Generate OSSCE metrics and Pareto analyses; maintain a safe work environment and support Health, Safety & Environmental goals.
• Provide training on Master Data to Application Users and Data Owners; work with Global Services and Global Infrastructure to support SAP functionality.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Required: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Required: Knowledge of SAP system functionality (e.g., warehouse management, materials management, production planning for process industries) and experience with material master creation/maintenance.
• Required: Ability to document, input, and verify data; strong attention to detail; understanding of data significance in drug product manufacturing.
• Required: Ability to troubleshoot SAP issues, assess root causes, and implement solutions.
• Required: Familiarity with data governance, master data management, and data documentation practices.
• Required: Proficiency in English, strong communication skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and its integration with SAP; familiarity with GMP, GDP, FDA/ICH, and GAMP5.
• Preferred: Experience supporting internal quality audits or regulatory inspections; experience with computer system validation and testing activities.
• Preferred: Familiarity with SAP Activate, Agile, Scrum, and PMI methodologies; professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPIM).
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving for complex data scenarios; ability to lead and influence across functions; effective change management and continuous improvement mindset.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Skills

• Data governance and master data management
• SAP S4/HANA, Materials Management, Warehouse Management, and related modules
• Documentation, SOP creation, and training material development
• Process improvement and data quality assurance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication

Additional Requirements

• Initial location in Indianapolis, Indiana; permanent location at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana