Position Summary:

Gordon Food Service is hiring an Imports & Commodities Data Management Analyst. This candidate 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. 

Essential Functions:

• 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.

• 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• This position requires good 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.

Experience:

• Required Associate Degree

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

Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy:

Adherence to the company’s hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Imports & Commodities Data Management Analyst position.  The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.

Location:

• 1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI 49509

• Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office 2 days remote

• Monday to Friday

• 8 am to 5 pm