Sr. Analyst, Product Innovation, Master Data

About the position

The Product Innovation Master Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring the timeliness,accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product-related master data throughout the product development and innovation lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making and seamless product launches by coordinating with cross- functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and IT.

Responsibilities
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for product innovation master data across systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, MDM).
• Ensure data standards and governance policies are applied during the creation and maintenance of product master data for new product development (NPD) and innovations.
• Manage workflow for new products and product changes.
• Summarize workflow statuses to the Project Management team.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory, and Operations teams across the globe to gather and validate data requirements for new and modified products.
• Create and maintain product records in PLM and/or MDM systems, ensuring timely and accurate entry aligned with stage-gate or agile product development processes.
• Ensure synchronization across systems.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues and drive root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain data KPI’s, SOPs and work instructions for master data processes supporting innovation.
• Participate in data quality audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support system enhancements and testing related to master data, including new integrations or data model changes.
• Serve as a liaison between the IT and business-focused sides of the enterprise.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• High drive for results and willing to work in a demanding & rapid paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical, follow-up, and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent Excel Skills and knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word and PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves
• Beauty industry, retail background and/or product life cycle management preferred.
• System implementation experience a plus.

Benefits
• competitive pay and benefits
• bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years)
• equity
• flexible time off
• year-round half-day Fridays
• hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• gender neutral parental leave
• unlimited paid time off