Job Description
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Master Data Management (MDM) Analyst to support data integrity, reporting, pricing management, and supply chain operations for a leading healthcare organization in Palo Alto, California. This hybrid contract role is responsible for maintaining accurate master data, supporting ERP systems, managing pricing and vendor information, and delivering reporting and analytics that drive informed business decisions.
Working closely with Supply Chain, IT, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and external vendors, this position plays a key role in supporting inventory management, supply chain automation, vendor management, recall processes, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for master data management activities, issue resolution, and data-related inquiries.
- Create, update, maintain, and audit master data in accordance with established business rules and governance standards.
- Ensure all master data requests are properly reviewed, approved, and documented.
- Analyze, cleanse, and validate data to improve data quality and system accuracy.
- Generate scheduled and ad hoc reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with IT teams to resolve system issues, implement enhancements, and improve reporting functionality.
- Maintain pricing files and pricing agreements to ensure alignment with contract terms.
- Conduct pricing analysis and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities.
- Support vendor management, recall management, inventory processes, and non-labor expense reduction initiatives.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend process improvements that strengthen data governance and operational efficiency.
- Educate end users on master data processes, standards, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Supply Chain, Business Systems, or a related analytical role.
- Experience working within a healthcare, hospital, or large enterprise environment preferred.
- Proficiency with Workday ERP required.
- Experience with Infor Lawson Supply Chain Management required.
- Strong data analysis, data cleansing, and reporting experience.
- Understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) principles, data governance, and enterprise data standards.
Required Skills
- Master Data Management (MDM)
- Workday ERP
- Infor Lawson Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Operations
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Pricing & Contract Management
- Vendor Management
- Data Governance & Data Quality
- Advanced Excel
- Process Improvement & KPI Tracking
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate combines strong technical and analytical skills with hands-on experience supporting supply chain and ERP operations. They are highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with large data sets, and skilled at partnering across teams to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational performance.
Apply today if you have experience with Workday, Infor Lawson, and enterprise master data management in a healthcare or supply chain environment.