Sr. Associate II, Master Data Governance & Management (Supply Chain Master Data)

At Alcon, we are inspired by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we boldly innovate, champion progress, and act with speed. We recognize and celebrate the contributions of our people, offering career opportunities that empower growth and fulfillment. Together, we go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate an inclusive culture and invite diverse, talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of eye care.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Primary responsibilities consist of conducting Master Data Management (MDM) operations per established global strategy across the Alcon division for assigned Franchise. MDM operations will consist of maintaining Finished Goods and Non-Finished Goods Material Master within both SAP system and applicable legacy ERP environments, inclusive of applicable Manufacturing Master Data being activated as part of IRIS Manufacturing deployments.

Perform Master Data Management daily operations and central governance of ERP Material data to ensure high degree of data accuracy, consistency and completeness. The primary focus is to facilitate the Material Master set-up and changes in accordance with department standards and business rules during integration activities, global and regional product launches and all subsequent phases of the product life cycle.

Successfully resolve operational issues related to master data, such as out-of-sync conditions across systems, or resolve other applicable operational disruptions by performing proper root cause analysis and executing data and process remediations.

Provide SAP Material Master business process expertise to associates, business process owners within local Manufacturing sites and Supply Chain Hub. The Global Data Steward serves as a primary point of contact for local Data Stewards for the creation, activation and maintenance of SAP material master data utilizing Global Data Management standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute setup and maintenance of new material master setup and change requests in Alcon ERP systems to support manufacturing and supply chain product launch activities. Requires heavy interaction and coordination across manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders.
• Perform daily Material Master Maintenance operations consisting of both global and local manufacturing and supply chain extensions, including process improvements, business rules development, managing ticketing systems and generation of metrics. Ensure that the Alcon business rules defined in the GDM Data Dictionary are applied.
• Work closely with other business teams like Supply Chain Planning, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing to address and resolve master data issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze large amounts of data to support ERP data validation / cleansing activities, operational and project-oriented, and contribute to governance process enhancement.
• Maintain compliance with internal, and external controls standards and SOPs (i.e. Alcon Finance Controls Management, Alcan Profit Margin Reporting standards, and Alcon's Global Master Data SOP).
• Participate in Global Data Management (GDM) Monthly Data Steward meetings to understand and communicate new processes and standards to applicable local data stewards.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Education (minimum/desirable):

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Science/Engineering. Masters Degree preferred.

Languages

• Fluency in English essential. Knowledge/Fluency of at least one other language preferred

Relevant Experiences

• 3 years in Master Data Management; Medical Device industry and SAP Master Data Management experience preferred.
• Good working skills with MS Office suite; Advance experience in advance MS Excel, MS Access and MS Visio preferred.
• 3 years developing solutions to complex problems which may require some ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization precedents and policies.
• 2 years interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

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