Job Descriptions

The Global Supply Chain Material Master Data Manager will be part of a new and developing function within Viatris responsible for developing master data management capabilities and managing the company’s master data assets on a global scale. The primary responsibility of the Material Master Data Manager is to define, implement and manage robust master data maintenance processes across the Viatris global supply chain in order to support global operations, global processes and global reporting initiatives.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as global functional expert for supply chain planning master data.
• Define and implement robust business processes relating to the creation and maintenance of key master data objects spanning multiple functions, business units, geographies and systems.
• Lead data quality improvement initiatives with Global Supply Chain Management while partnering with the Data Quality Management team to develop relevant data quality KPIs, scorecards and reports.
• Update and develop policies and procedures with focus on operational efficiencies through data quality and process standardization.
• Managing day-to-day master data management activities across a virtual global organization.
• Developing continuous improvement mindset by constantly striving for ways to strengthen “end to end” process perspective for complex global supply chain processes.
• Facilitate New Product Introductions by providing expertise and functional support as it relates to SAP material master setup, workflow management and issue escalation.
• Lead supply chain data workstreams within SAP roll-out projects (data cleansing, migration, user training, etc.).

Required Skills/Experience:

• Passion for managing information as a corporate resource; recognizes the business value of data.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP master data (MM, PTP, OTC)
• Strong analytical skills, in terms of both data and process management
• Ability to cope with ambiguity and implement structure and clarity
• Hands on experience with data cleansing, enrichment and migration
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional business relationships
• Ability to work well with people at various levels and with different cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Strong leadership skills
• A degree in scientific/engineering, information technology or commercial discipline

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years prior supply chain management experience with familiarity of demand & supply planning and inventory management
• Strong background in the pharmaceutical/biologics/fine chemicals/FMCG industry, preferably in a supply chain, manufacturing or quality role
• Experience using MS Access or other database applications
• Prior experience with advanced planning systems (e.g. APO, RapidResponse, JDE, etc.)

Skills

• Leadership Skills
• MS Office

Experience

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