Master Data Specialist, SAP at Elanco in greenfield, Indiana

Job Description:

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Master Data Specialist, SAP

As a Master Data Specialist, SAP, you will be part of our Global Master Data team, ensuring best-in-class data governance, process standardization, and optimization of SAP master data. In this role, you’ll lead a team of analysts, execute master data maintenance, resolve quality management (QM) and vendor master data issues, and drive continuous improvement efforts. Your focus will be on enhancing data integrity, system capabilities, and business efficiencies.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution and governance of master data maintenance within SAP and related systems.




• Manage and resolve QM object data issues while ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).




• Assess the impact of data changes and ensure consistency across global business units.




• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, including troubleshooting SAP execution issues and implementing solutions.




• Support global Quality Master Data Management initiatives, participating in power user forums and knowledge-sharing efforts.




• Drive standardization of data-related processes to enhance organizational efficiency and value.




• Support system releases, scope changes, and process enhancements in SAP.




• Provide transparent reporting and recommendations to leadership to improve data accuracy and compliance.




• Promote SAP as the single source of truth for master data while ensuring proper training and adoption across teams.'

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (quality assurance, computer systems) or equivalent experience.




• Experience: 8+ years of experience as a compliance expert in and ERP within a related industry, specializing in quality and data management.




• Strong knowledge of ERP software, preferably SAP.




• Proven ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex technical and business-related issues.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Extensive SAP experience, particularly in master data creation, change, and maintenance.




• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.




• Experience managing system transitions, integrations, mergers/acquisitions, or divestitures.




• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.




• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a history of building trust across global teams.




• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 5-10%




• Location: Greenfield, IN (SOON TO BE INDIANAPOLIS, NEW HQ COMING IN Q4)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages




• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)




• 8-week parental leave




• 9 Employee Resource Groups




• Annual bonus offering




• Flexible work arrangements




• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status