Associate Analyst Master Data Governance

Medline is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Associate Analyst Master Data Governance. This role involves supporting master data management processes, performing operational coordination, and driving continuous improvement to ensure data integrity within the manufacturing divisions. Responsibilities Support the business with Microtek Division & General Kitting/Manufacturing master data management needs by executing day-to-day operational tasks to create new materials as well as properly maintain their master data throughout the material life cycle Work directly with internal teams (such as Kitting MDM, Microtek MDM, Central IMD) to solve cross-functional master data management challenges and drive continuous improvement in the business process efficiency as well as master data integrity Apply basic project management concepts & Excel techniques to develop reporting and support decision-making based on ad hoc analysis Evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices to improve operational efficiency, service, and master data integrity across SAP ECC and SAP S4 Hana, as well as across the Medline Manufacturing master data organization Provide updates on active projects, trending issues, performance metrics, and response efforts to stakeholders & business leadership Monitor for data accuracy, timeliness and integrity in data used in analysis and reporting. Communicate to appropriate personnel if data inaccuracies exist Develop productive working relationships and establish credibility with internal team members in a way that aligns with Medline culture and contributes to a positive and healthy workplace environment Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Information Technology, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Analytics, Industrial Engineering 1-3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing, data management and/or supply chain organization Ability to think critically and apply analytical techniques to identify root causes of the operational/data issues Ability to absorb large amounts of information, often seemingly unrelated, and sort it out to organize into a logical step-by-step operational process with critical path, business owners and proper dependencies Self-motivation towards continuous improvement in the business process/data quality. Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM/VLOOKUP/PIVOT TABLE function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling) Ability to work well with people, establish and maintain solid working relationships, within the internal team as well as cross-functionally, be willing and proactive to speak up and address questionable aspects of the operational process in a manner that is polite/respectful but at the same time effective Benefits Health insurance Life and disability 401(k) contributions Paid time off Company Overview Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Medline has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 344 in 2025, 144 in 2024, 142 in 2023, 143 in 2022, 137 in 2021, 113 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.