Business Analyst - MDM (Hybrid)

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

We are seeking a Business Analyst - MDM to support the accuracy, consistency and integrity of master data across the organization. In this role, you will maintain and enhance master data processes, ensuring data quality and alignment with Lakeshore’s data governance standards. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to support data needs, improve workflows and contribute to scalable master data management practices. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, identifying opportunities for improvement and helping teams operate more efficiently through reliable, well-managed information.
 

A day on the job looks like this:

• Maintaining and updating master data in SAP (Fiori and GUI), including product, customer, vendor and related records, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Validating and auditing data to uphold quality standards and prevent downstream reporting or operational issues
• Applying and reinforcing data governance standards, while identifying opportunities to enhance processes as business needs evolve
• Supporting reporting and analysis by extracting and preparing data from SAP and Power BI using established procedures
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, resolve data issues and improve workflows
• Managing and prioritizing Jira tickets, providing clear and timely updates to stakeholders
• Contributing to documentation, templates and process improvements to support scalable and efficient MDM operations

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience with 2+ years in a similar role focused on data, business analysis or master data management
• Experience working with SAP (Winshuttle, MDG, ERP, Fiori or GUI) in a data-focused capacity
• Strong attention to detail with hands-on experience in data validation, cleansing and quality management
• Experience using tools such as Excel and Jira, ServiceNow, Zendesk (or similar ticketing systems) to manage data and workflows
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work independently with guidance

Preferred:

• Experience supporting data governance practices and standards
• Familiarity with data mapping, transformation and integration across systems
• Exposure to reporting tools such as Power BI or data lake environments
• Experience documenting processes, workflows and data definitions

What Sets You Apart

• Thoughtful problem solver who considers multiple perspectives
• Clear communicator who can tailor messages to different audiences
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment
• Curious and proactive learner with a continuous improvement mindset

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary between $70,500-$85,000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
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