Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Master Data Analyst

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Lagunilla, Costa Rica
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience with SAP in Operations/Warehouse/ Manufacturing or related environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. Advanced SAP Master Data experiences in Supply Chain Planning preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field

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Role Summary

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The Master Data Analyst maintains the integrity and quality of SAP master data for Commercial and PDS materials. The role supports master data governance, supply chain operations, continuous improvement, and performance reporting.

What You'll Do

  • Create, validate, update, and delete SAP material master data, bills of material, routings, purchasing records, and sourcing lists.
  • Maintain data quality in SAP MM and Planning modules, troubleshoot issues, and support supply chain and cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure master data governance aligns with global and regional standards, including SOX self-assessments and cGMP compliance.
  • Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives related to SAP master data governance.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, working instructions, and data standards, and support communication and training.
  • Prepare supply chain KPIs and ad hoc management reports, track performance, and act as backup for the Supply Chain Analyst.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; minimum 2 years of SAP experience in an Operations, Warehouse, Manufacturing, or related environment; strong SAP knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Access, SharePoint, Trackwise, and Outlook; detail-oriented with persistent follow-up; understanding of change management, GMP systems, Quality systems, and data integrity; proficiency in English.

Required

  • preferred
  • Advanced SAP Master Data experiences in Supply Chain Planning preferred.
  • Experience and working knowledge of Data Systems and Data Warehousing is an asset.
  • Cross-functional business knowledge (Supply Chain/ Production/ Finance/ Sales) is an asset.

Preferred

  • Advanced SAP Master Data experiences in Supply Chain Planning preferred.
  • Experience and working knowledge of Data Systems and Data Warehousing is an asset.
  • Cross-functional business knowledge (Supply Chain/ Production/ Finance/ Sales) is an asset.

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Responsible for SAP master data integrity and maintenance of all Commercial and PDS (pharmaceutical development services) material SKUS with a high standard of quality. Master files include, Bills of Material (BOMs), Routings/Recipes, Material Master data, Pricing, Suppliers, Purchasing Record, Sourcing List, serialization information etc.

Essential Functions: Business Operations

  • Manage SAP master data processes including creation, validation, updates, and deletion of Material Master (basic, sales, purchasing, planning, warehouse, quality, costing), BOMs, Routing, Purchasing records, and sourcing lists.

  • Support continuous improvement of SAP MM and Planning modules by maintaining data quality, executing approved data changes, troubleshooting issues, and supporting supply chain and cross-functional teams.

  • Ensure accuracy, integrity, and governance of master data in alignment with global and regional standards, including participation in SOX self-assessments and compliance within an FDA-approved cGMP environment.

  • Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives related to SAP master data governance.

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain documentation including SOPs, training materials, working instructions, and data standards, ensuring proper communication and training across business functions.

  • Prepare supply chain KPIs and ad hoc management reports, support performance tracking (data accuracy, reporting accuracy, standards alignment, timely updates), and act as backup for the Supply Chain Analyst.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field


Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience with SAP in Operations/Warehouse/ Manufacturing or related environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Advanced SAP Master Data experiences in Supply Chain Planning preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong SAP knowledge, Microsoft (Excel, Access), SharePoint, Trackwise, and Outlook to support daily master data functions.

  • Experience and working knowledge of Data Systems and Data Warehousing is an asset.

  • Detail-oriented and persistent with follow-ups to ensure completion, understanding of master data, and impact on procedures and performance.

  • Good understanding of change management, understanding of GMP systems, Quality systems, and data Integrity.

  • Cross-functional business knowledge (Supply Chain/ Production/ Finance/ Sales) is an asset.

  • Proficiency with the English language.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.