IBP & Master Data Analyst at Sigma

Join our amazing team of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start of a new career with a fast-growing, innovative global food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table!Position Summary:The IBP Strategic Data Analyst will manage, maintain, govern, and analyze SAP MRP and all modules of Planning systems/Platforms. Master Data to ensure and measure integrity, accuracy, and consistency. Provide clear direction, training and lead activities related to master data management and settings within the systems. The IBP Strategic Data Analyst will leverage data-driven insights and best practices to reduce costs, and support business growth initiatives for plant production of a quality, cost-effective product delivered to customers. Essential Job Functions:Ensure effective Master Data Management (Planning and MRP) and system functionality through governance, routines, reports, and stakeholder collaboration. Maintain SAP MRP and Planning data integrity—ensuring reliability, completeness, and accuracy for optimal supply chain, inventory, and transportation planning. Conduct audits, implement data validation, and recommend system enhancements to improve SAP and Planning System utilization. Support new product introductions, promotional packaging, and seasonal inventory planning by coordinating with stakeholders and tracking KPIs.Deliver training and analytical reports to enhance operational practices and system utilization. Drive continuous improvement in MRP/Planning through root cause analysis and performance reporting. Establish standards, governance, and compliance while providing data-driven insights for decision-making. Coordinate stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on system projects, governance, and master data integrity.Develop and monitor KPIs to optimize system performance and supply chain costs. Use advanced analytics to improve inventory management, maintain efficient stock levels, reduce waste, and drive data-based operational decisions.Coordinate and compile performance to the annual plan; provide feedback to the business based on current and historical trends; develop strong relationships with business leaders; ensure data-driven and successful Integrated Business Planning process.Provide scheduled deliverables and ad-hoc reporting. Automate reporting and KPIs with IT, BI, or Excel.Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or BusinessThree (3) years SAP data management/data cleansing initiativesFive (5) years analysis in Inventory Management and/or Planning Preferred Qualifications:IBP experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s):Project management, strategic communication, and critical thinking skillsKnowledge in change managementAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word), including pivot tables, complex graphs, and pricing chartsAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlines through sound project management and prioritizationAbility to communicate with others in an effective and concise mannerAbility to understand complex technical information and business termsStrong analytical skills in reviewing data to identify trends and opportunitiesKnowledge of supply chain functions, forecasting tools/softwareProblem-solving skills, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusionsAbility to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearlyAbility to self-motivate and possess independent problem solvingEffective relationship building skills and project management skills Environmental/Working Conditions:Able to travel up to 20% of the timeMay work remotely Physical Requirements:Usual office and/or plant environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or balancingFrequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office and/or plant machinery/equipmentOral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephoneNoise level in the work environment ranges from normal office/plant levels to loud levels due to equipment and/or machinery use