Master Data Specialist - Bill Of Materials

Job Title: Master Data Specialist BOM Job Description This contract role supports the governance team in preparing for an upcoming ERP implementation by cleaning, standardizing, and centralizing master data, with a strong focus on bills of material (BOM) for liquid and fluid-based production. The Master Data Specialist works primarily remotely and collaborates closely with quality and plant teams to consolidate inconsistent part and BOM data into a unified, ERP-ready structure. Responsibilities

- Collaborate with the governance and quality teams to support master data initiatives in preparation for an ERP implementation.
- Analyze and consolidate production data sets such as BOMs, recipes, and quality-related data from multiple plants that currently operate independently.
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies in part numbers and BOM structures across plants to create standardized and centralized master data.
- Receive BOM and related data from the Quality Manager and other stakeholders, review it for completeness, and clarify missing or ambiguous information as needed.
- Extract, organize, and transform data from Excel spreadsheets into formats compatible with the organizations systems and future ERP environment.
- Use Excel tools, including pivot tables and lookup functions, to validate, reconcile, and clean large data sets.
- Work comfortably in situations where requirements or data definitions are not fully clear, using judgment and collaboration to resolve issues.
- Support the documentation of data standards, naming conventions, and governance rules for master data related to production and quality.
- Assist in testing and validating master data within the ERP implementation process to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.
- Communicate regularly with plant personnel and cross-functional stakeholders to gather data, clarify discrepancies, and ensure alignment on master data standards.

Essential Skills

- Experience working with production data sets such as BOMs, recipes, and quality data from a liquid or fluid-based company.
- Intermediate Excel proficiency, including the ability to build and use pivot tables and lookup functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, or similar).
- Strong comfort working with large data sets and numerical information, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and "in the grey," making sound decisions with incomplete information.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including quality and plant teams, to gather and validate data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- SAP experience, particularly with BOM or master data modules, is a plus.
- Bachelors degree is a plus.
- Prior experience in master data governance or data cleansing projects is beneficial.
- Familiarity with standardizing part numbers and BOM structures across multiple locations is advantageous.

Work Environment This is an estimated 12+ month contract assignment with a primarily remote work arrangement. . Candidates based in the Midwest may also work 100% remotely, with periodic travel to facilities in the central United States to support on-site data and process reviews. Work is computer-based, heavily focused on Excel and ERP-related tools, and involves frequent virtual collaboration with governance, quality, and plant teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Edwardsville, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Edwardsville, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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