Material Master Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit

• an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. Material Master Specialist, ensures material data integrity across planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, quality and finance to support efficient supply chain and business operations. What You'll Work On Creation, accuracy, governance, and ongoing maintenance of material master data within the SAP ERP system. Maintain group mailbox, prioritizing business critical items, processing requests within group service level agreement.

• Ensure accuracy of material attributes including descriptions, units of measure, MRP parameters, regulatory settings and costing data
• Enforce master data standards, naming conventions and governing rules
• Perform routine audits to identify data inconsistencies, duplicates, and errors
• Resolve material data issues impacting planning, purchasing, production, or inventory
• Support data cleansing, mass updates, and change control processes
• Partner with Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance and IT
• Coordinate material setup for new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes (ECN/ECR), and sourcing changes
• Act as point of contact for master data-related questions and troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities to improve material master processes, data accuracy, and system efficiency
• Support system upgrades, integrations, and testing related to master data
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards
• Maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and documentation for material master processes
• Generate reports and KPIs related to master data quality and performance
• Support internal and external audits as required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2-5+ years of experience in material master data, supply chain operations, or ERP data management
• Hands-on experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) or similar ERP systems strongly preferred
• Experience supporting manufacturing or distribution environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of SAP Material Master views
• Understanding of MRP, BOMs, routings, and inventory processes
• Proficiency in Excel (XLOOKUP, PivotTables, data analysis)
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication and collaboration across functions
• Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize workloads
• Process-oriented mindset with continuous improvement focus Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.

abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00

• $122,700.

00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Supply Chain

DIVISION

AVD Vascular

LOCATION

United States >

Temecula :

Building E

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ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT:

Standard TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Work in a clean room environment Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link

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http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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