Job Description

Position: MDM Functional Analyst (Simplain) – Contract

Location: Nashville, TN or Remote across the US
Apply to: careers@jgawms.com

Overview

We are seeking an experienced MDM Functional Analyst with strong functional expertise in Master Data Management (MDM) processes and hands-on experience with Simplain. The ideal candidate has worked extensively across product, vendor, customer, and/or location data domains and brings a heavy focus on MDM validation, testing, and data quality within complex, integrated enterprise environments.

This role requires a senior-level functional analyst who can bridge business requirements and technical execution while ensuring accurate, governed data across downstream systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute MDM functional, integration, regression, and data validation testing across multiple master data domains.

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications, data mappings, and detailed test cases.

• Validate data quality rules, governance workflows, and approval processes within Simplain.

• Ensure accurate and timely data integration between Simplain and downstream systems (ERP, planning, merchandising, supply chain platforms, etc.).

• Identify data issues, log defects, and partner with technical teams to drive resolution.

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and guide business users through test execution and validation.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation including test scripts, mapping logic, scenarios, and defect tracking.

• Provide senior-level functional insight and contribute to MDM process optimization and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience working in Master Data Management (MDM) environments.

• Strong functional understanding of MDM processes, data governance, and stewardship models.

• Direct experience with Simplain, including configuration validation, data flows, and testing.

• Proven experience in MDM testing (functional, integration, regression, and data reconciliation).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes of data issues.

• Experience working with large datasets, complex data models, and multi-system integrations.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.

• Background in retail, CPG, supply chain, or merchandising environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating Simplain with ERP and planning systems.

• Exposure to test automation tools or scripting (Selenium, Python, etc.).

• Experience supporting large-scale MDM implementations or transformations.