Associate / Sr. Associate - Local Data Analyst

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Eli Lilly Cork, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 45,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for patients around the world.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, Age & Culture, LGBTQ+ and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond. Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

Local Data Analysts are part of Clinical Drug Supply (CDS) providing key system data powering our supply chain to ensure we deliver the right drug, to the right patient, at the right time.

Position Brand Description:  

Over the past decade, Eli Lilly and Company has pursued a strategy to utilize a single instance of our ERP system, SAP.  One of the key aspects to effectively and efficiently use SAP is to have solid and sustainable master data management practices in place.  Master data is the fuel that allows SAP to run, and without relevant, accurate, and complete master data, our single instance of SAP cannot be leveraged.

A key role in the operational level of master data management is the role of the Local Data Analyst.    The Local Data Analyst (LDA) creates, changes and maintains local plant master data utilizing established processes and serves as a key technical resource at the operational level. The Local Data Analyst drives master data solutions for the local site and ensures master data management processes lead to consistent and accurate master data for site and supply chain operations. 

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

• Executing key data maintenance and data design for master data in SAP and associated systems
• Creating and maintaining local formal Standard Operating Procedures and training materials.
• Determining impact of local and /or global changes while ensuring global data consistency and conformance to Standard Operating Procedures.  These changes could include:

  SAP Master Data Maintenance Changes

  Interfaced system changes

  Process changes driven by Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences or engineering

  Regulatory changes requiring data updates

  Supply changes driven by Production and / or Local Product Owners

• Identifying and participating in or leading process improvement initiatives which could include:

  Developing and maintaining Cmat (DSP – Data Steward Platform) flows,

  Utilizing systems for improved maintenance efficiency

  Leveraging appropriate tools and reports to track maintenance efforts and data accuracy and completeness

• Where applicable, participating in annual standard costing assessment in readiness for Business Planning and driving the annual reviews of planning parameter and other key fields.
• Troubleshooting SAP and other area systems for execution problems (which could include logging formal IT incidents), identifying root causes, and implementing solutions
• Investigating deviations and providing impact assessments for change management.
• Contributing to global initiatives for Master Data Management as required and attending select power user forums to share best practices with peers.

• Maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all Health Safety and Environmental Corporate and Site Goals.

Basic Requirements:

• Site / Manufacturing / or Sales affiliate knowledge or equivalent data management experience
• Knowledge in ERP software (preferably SAP)
• Evidence of attention to detail

Additional Skills / Preferences:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex issues (technical-, operational- or business-related) through sound problem-solving skills.

• Motivation to educate self and others
• Proven ability to build relationships internally and externally 

• 3-5 years Lilly or industry experience in supply chain or data management
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional interactions
• Flexibility in adapting to non-routine fast paced environment
• SAP/master data experience in master data creation, change, and maintenance.
• Depth and breadth of expertise within Supply Chain integration with level 3 systems (i.e., CT-Win, Trackwise, Veeva Vaults, Precisely) and Data Management
• Supply Chain Knowledge – APICS certification

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent (i.e., supply chain, computer systems, engineering, science preferred) or equivalent work experience.

Other Information

• Work shift:  Full time, normal work shift

• Travel required (% of time) – 5-10%

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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