Manager - SAP Master Data - Lebanon API Manufacturing

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Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN (Lilly Lebanon API). This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Position Brand Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to help start up a state-of-the-art facility and build a manufacturing supply chain from ground-up.

The Supply Chain organization has responsibility for scheduling the manufacturing processes for Lebanon API site and supporting manufacturing with all inbound and outbound material flows.

The Master Data Analysts play a critical role within the Supply Chain organization by providing and maintaining the fundamental master data set residing in SAP and manufacturing execution systems (MES) to the site.  The initial phase of the project will require extensive cross-functional work with procurement, quality, and warehouse operations to deliver an operational SAP/MES system. As the site transitions to the production phase, the team will also be involved in tracking supply chain metrics and driving continuous improvement. They will work closely with multiple teams across the site to manage data change requests, solve technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvement activities around Master Data.

As a Master Data Analyst, you will:

Develop and maintain key data and data design in SAP (Material Master, Bill of Materials, Recipes, Resource, Purchasing-Info Records and Warehousing) and associated systems

Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials

Ensure global data consistence and conformance to SOPs while managing master data updates due to process or system changes.

Serve as a key member of the SAP Implementation Project Team during the greenfield site construction/startup phase.

Contribute to global initiatives for Master Data Management, as required, and attend select Power User forums to share best practices with peers

Generate OSSCE (Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence) metrics and Pareto analyses

Drive process improvement initiatives which could include: Developing and maintaining DSP flows Leveraging appropriate tools / reports to track maintenance efforts,  data accuracy, and data completeness

Participate in annual standard costing assessment in readiness for Business Planning and drive the annual review of planning data

Troubleshoot SAP or MES execution problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions

Investigate deviations and provide impact assessments for change management

Maintain a safe workplace through proper ergonomic practices

Maintain a state of compliance (learning plan, SOP adherence, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, supply chain or a related field

Two (2) years of SAP experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences:

SAP / Master Data experience in Material Master creation and maintenance

Knowledge / Experience in Manufacturing, Packaging, and/or Customer Service

Strong organizational and Project Management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer-oriented

Excellent Computer skills (e.g., MRP, SAP, Excel)

Other Information:

8 hour work days – Monday through Friday

May need to be available off shift and respond to operational issues as-needed

Minimal travel required (

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$60,000 - $143,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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