Master Data Analyst

Dot Foods•Mt Sterling, IL

14h

About The Position

You’re a creative, analytical, and detail-oriented person. You think logically but also dream up ideas outside of the box. You are curious, forward thinking, enjoy building strong relationships, and providing excellent customer service. If this sounds like you, Dot Foods wants you on our team! As a Master Data Analyst, you are the expert on all things item related. Your vast knowledge of GS1 standards and product data will serve you well as you build strong relationships with our suppliers and guide them to publish quality product data and images through the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). Quality product data will increase sales and drive efficiencies through the supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or marketing
Experience with Product Data Governance, GS1 standards, GDSN, and PIM
1-3 years’ work experience, analyst experience preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with medium level knowledge in Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)
Occasional travel required. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train for customer/vendor calls, trainings, or meetings.
This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

Nice To Haves

Effective verbal and written communication
Excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with internal and external customers
Exceptional leadership, organization, time management, and follow-up skills
Knowledge of the benefits of accurate data for the entire supply chain
Experience with Precisely EnterWorks or 1WorldSync

Responsibilities

Implement and support continuous product content synchronization with supplier and customer partners through the GDSN
Proactively work with Dot’s suppliers to publish item data
Host supplier meetings, providing education on best practices regarding data publication, and product content
Provide education on Global Data Synchronization, and GTIN Allocation Rules to Dot departments and suppliers
Create and maintain reporting to communicate progress on strategic initiatives and goals
Set up and maintain all supplier-provided item data in the system and ensure its accuracy
Analyze supplier data to identify gaps in consistency and quality, develop strategies to make improvements, and work with supplier to take corrective actions
Participate on industry committees to help shape GDSN best practices, policies, and procedures
Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position