Imports & Commodities Data Management Analyst

Gordon Food Service Inc

Wyoming, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Billing, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Mathematics, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Data Management (PDM), Product Marketing, Product Support, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), SQL (Structured Query Language), Systems Maintenance, Technical Accounting, Technical Writing, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Wyoming, MI
POSTED
1 day ago

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Position Summary:

The Imports & Commodities Data Management Analyst completes tasks and project work in support of product data management and other item and vendor master administration tasks. Conducts system maintenance of specific item fields, and conducts data entry related to product specifications and marketing descriptions. Executes activities to ensure accurate vendor and item set up from start to finish. Create reports and dashboards using SQL and Data Studio.

What you will do:

  • Updates Back Office system with new item and vendor data and makes field revisions in accordance with corporate standards and protocol.

  • Assists in item/vendor activation, supports data cleansing or data organization.

  • Provides support for other item/vendor or data quality related projects as necessary.

  • May determine new attributes and brand abbreviations.

  • Responsible for continuous improvement related to data quality, or efficiency; improving overall customer satisfaction.

  • Works with Business Managers and Category Analyst to resolve any vendor/item setup discrepancies between the information provided and what is required.

  • Works with finance to ensure vendor data is accurate for billing purposes.

  • Works with the business to help create reporting/dashboard within our Data Analytics platform

  • Drives compliance or resolution of invalid, incomplete, or inaccurate data content with internal customers.

  • Exercises judgment to classify and organize data elements according to corporate or industry standards.

  • Maintains item/vendor data as business processes change.

  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What you'll bring to the table:

  • Associate Degree required.

  • One to two years of previous food service, marketing, accounting, technical writing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  • Knowledge of Data Studio and/or SQL experience.

  • Great written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be dependable, logical, consistent, and be able to manage multiple projects.

  • Must be accurate and detail oriented with good mathematical aptitude.

  • Routinely develops solutions to a variety of problems of low to moderate scope and complexity. Refers to supervisor, policies and practices for guidance.

  • Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.

  • Knowledge of ERP systems and/or SAP preferred.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

About the Company

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Gordon Food Service Inc

Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120+ years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
WEBSITE
http://www.gfsstore.com/