**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** A Master Data Analyst will create and maintain records that contain data that is valid for the whole company: the material number, the material description, the assigned material group, the base unit of measure, the weight, and so on. This data is maintained at the client level in the material master. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Master Data Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing material master data to support business decisions and optimize supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities: Data Management * Maintain and update material master data in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, ensuring data accuracy and completeness * Develop and implement data validation rules to ensure data consistency and quality * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies and errors Data Analysis * Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions * Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and other analytical tools to support business needs * Provide data-driven recommendations to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction Process Improvement * Identify opportunities to improve material master data processes and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce errors * Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement process improvements * Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of process changes Stakeholder Collaboration * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and production, to ensure data accuracy and consistency * Provide data analysis and insights to support business decisions and drive process improvements * Communicate complex data concepts and insights to stakeholders at all levels **Required technical and professional expertise** Experience * Preferably with experience in material master, finished products data analysis or a related field * Experience with ERP systems, data analysis tools, and data visualization software Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI * Strong knowledge of material master data concepts and supply chain operations Tools and Technologies * Proficiency in SQL and data analysis tools, such as Excel or Access * Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI * Familiarity with ERP systems, such as SAP IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.