SKU and Master Data Specialist
Henry Schein
Summary
The SKU & Master Data Specialist is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and governance of product and manufacturing master data within the AS400 (Infor A+) ERP system supporting Henry Schein's Manufacturing Services Organization (MSO). Supporting manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution, this role serves as a key cross-functional partner to Product Development, Purchasing, Planning, Operations, and Finance, ensuring SKUs, BOMs, routings, manufacturing sequences, and related attributes are accurately established and maintained. This role exercises independent judgement in setting planning parameters, production run strategies and inter-site inventory movements that directly affect service levels, inventory investment and manufacturing efficiency.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end setup and maintenance of SKU master data within AS400 (Infor A+), ensuring accurate and complete item, BOM, routing, and related records.
- Maintain accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of master data, including dimensions, weights, units of measure, pricing, tax codes, and other critical product attributes.
- Develop, maintain, and validate Bills of Material, routings, and manufacturing sequences to ensure system data accurately reflects current products and processes across manufacturing, packaging, and distribution.
- Independently determine and set item planning parameters (order policy codes, lot sizes, safety stock, reorder points, and lead times) for manufactured and purchased items, based on analysis of demand history, variability, capacity, and service-level targets.
- Analyze demand, on-hand inventory, and open work orders to determine optimal manufacturing and packaging run quantities and sequencing, balancing changeover cost, capacity, and carrying cost.
- Evaluate inventory positions across MSO manufacturing and distribution sites and decide when and how much to transfer between locations to balance stock, avoid back orders, and reduce excess and aging inventory.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for master data requirements, working with Product Management, Merchandising, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Distribution.
- Establish and approve master data standards, naming conventions, and governance rules; resolve conflicting requirements between functions.
- Analyze and maintain item attributes, product statuses, BOMs, routings, and sequences to ensure master data remains current and aligned with business and operational requirements.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve master data processes, data quality, system functionality, and controls.
Specific Knowledge & Skills
- 3–5 years of experience working with master data, ERP systems, inventory, supply chain, or related business processes; experience with AS400/Infor A+ preferred.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Epicor are also relevant.
- Strong working knowledge of item master data, Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, manufacturing sequences, and inventory planning parameters.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, validate, and maintain complex data sets with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of data governance principles, data standards, and quality controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, cleansing, analysis, and management of large data sets.
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing, packaging, distribution, inventory, and supply chain processes preferred.
- Experience in an ISO 13485 / 21 CFR Part 820 regulated manufacturing environment a plus.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience working with master data, ERP systems, inventory, supply chain, or related business processes
- Experience with AS400/Infor A+ preferred
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Epicor also relevant
- Strong working knowledge of item master data, Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, manufacturing sequences, and inventory planning parameters
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, validate, and maintain complex data sets with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of data governance principles, data standards, and quality controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
- Working knowledge of manufacturing, packaging, distribution, inventory, and supply chain processes preferred
- Experience in an ISO 13485 / 21 CFR Part 820 regulated manufacturing environment a plus
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Generous Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Income Protection
- Work Life Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Benefits
- Worldwide Scholarship Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
Company overview
Henry Schein, Inc. is a leading global healthcare solutions company that serves as the world's largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Melville, New York, the company operates as a Fortune 500 corporation and S&P 500 component with extensive operations across 33 countries and territories. Henry Schein specializes in distributing dental and medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and technology solutions to more than 1 million customers worldwide. The company offers comprehensive business, clinical, technology, and supply chain solutions designed to help healthcare professionals improve operational efficiency and clinical outcomes. With a centralized and automated distribution network featuring over 300,000 branded products, Henry Schein has established itself as a trusted advisor in the healthcare industry, consistently recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 14 consecutive years. The company's revenue reached $12.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating sustained growth since its public listing in 1995.