Material Master Data Contractors

Title: Material Master Data Contractor
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months contract with possible conversion to FTE
Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Material Master Data - Contractor
Job Description
The Material Master Data Contractor will focus on auditing and improving master data quality across various systems while supporting planning, procurement, inventory, production and fulfillment process This role will document master data processes and work instructions while creating data metrics for future sustainability. This role ensures accurate and timely setup of materials, sourcing data, and planning parameters to support manufacturing operations, inventory management, procurement, production planning, and customer fulfillment. The contractor partners closely with Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and IT teams to maintain data integrity and enable efficient business operations.

Responsibilities
Material Master Data Management

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of material descriptions, classifications, units of measure, sourcing information, planning parameters, and inventory attributes.
• Create and document process for new materials, revisions, discontinuations, and plant extensions.
• Maintain material status codes and lifecycle management processes.

Planning and Supply Chain Data

• Maintain MRP parameters including:
  • Safety stock levels
  • Reorder points
  • Lead times
  • Lot sizing rules
  • Procurement types
  • Planning strategies
  • Kanban
• Support inventory optimization initiatives through accurate planning data.
• Review and validate planning master data to ensure alignment with business strategies.

Manufacturing Data Support

• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturing data changes are implemented accurately.
• Assist with new product introductions, plant transfers, and product rationalization activities.

Data Quality and Governance

• Perform routine audits of master data to identify and resolve inconsistencies.
• Develop and execute data cleansing activities.
• Monitor data quality metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company data governance standards and procedures.
• Document master data processes and work instructions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Materials Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to support business requirements.
• Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support plant startups, network optimization projects, and supply chain transformation activities.
• Act as a point of contact for master data-related issues and inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in master data, supply chain, materials management, manufacturing planning, or ERP support.
• Experience working within manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Material Master Data
  • MRP/ERP systems
  • Inventory management
  • Supply chain processes
• Advanced proficiency in Client Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Client Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings, procurement, inventory control, and production planning.
• Experience supporting data governance or master data management initiatives.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

Key Competencies

• Data Accuracy and Integrity
• Process Discipline
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement
• Analytical Thinking
• Effective Communication