Lead Master Data Analyst
Position Summary
The Lead of Planning Master Data is responsible for designing, governing, auditing, and continuously improving the planning master data framework that drives demand planning, supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, and inventory performance.
Essential Functions
Global Planning Master Data Governance - Establish and enforce global governance standards for planning master data across all plants and regions. Own configuration and validation of: Lead times (procurement & manufacturing), Safety stock methodologies, Lot sizing parameters, Reorder points and planning strategies, BOM integrity and revision controls, Sourcing rules and supply assignments, Capacity and work center parameters. Develop scalable frameworks to support new product introductions (NPI), acquisitions, and double-digit growth.
ERP/MRP System Integrity & Optimization - Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for MRP logic and system behavior. Diagnose root causes of MRP output anomalies (excess, shortages, nervousness, reschedule messages). Partner with IT and Planning to implement ERP enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives. Lead master data cleansing, harmonization, and standardization initiatives across legacy and acquired systems. Build automated audit controls and exception reporting to proactively identify system breakdowns.
Planning Performance Enablement - Translate business strategy into system parameter design that improves: Forecast accuracy, Inventory turns, Service levels, Backorder reduction. Partner with Demand & Supply Planning teams to continuously refine safety stock and replenishment logic. Support IBP by ensuring data inputs are structurally sound and financially aligned.
New Product Introduction & Lifecycle Management - Establish structured master data setup processes for NPI launches. Ensure planning parameters are correctly configured prior to product release. Manage phase-in/phase-out transitions with minimal supply disruption. Partner with R&D and Operations to align system configuration with manufacturing capability.
Analytics & Continuous Improvement - Develop advanced analytics and Power BI dashboards to monitor: Data accuracy, Parameter drift, Planning health metrics, Inventory risk indicators, Lead root-cause investigations of systemic planning performance issues. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate structural inefficiencies within ERP.
Organizational Requirements
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role. Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications
8–12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, master data governance, or ERP/MRP systems within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device strongly preferred)
Deep technical knowledge of: MRP logic and system behavior, Planning parameter design, BOM structures and revision control, Capacity modeling, Inventory optimization methodologies
Hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) in a multi-site environment
Advanced Excel and data analytics skills; Power BI experience strongly preferred
Experience with database management, SQL, or data extraction tools preferred
Strong understanding of FDA/ISO-regulated environments and change control processes
APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification strongly preferred
Leverage Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred
Systems thinker with exceptional analytical depth
Highly detail-oriented with strong process discipline
Comfortable challenging assumptions using data
Able to operate independently as a technical authority
Thrives in high-accountability, high-growth environments
Able to travel 25% of the time
Physical Demands
- Sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Our Values
- Passionate About Innovation
- Customer Focused
- Teamwork
- Driven
Equal Employment Opportunity
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.