Data Standards Specialist
About the role
As a Data Standards Specialist, you will be responsible for three primary roles:
- Maintained Material Master
- Non-Maintained Material Master
- Pricing/Compliance for all Airgas Hardgoods vendors.
Responsibilities
Set up all new primary/maintained and secondary/non-maintained Hardgoods’ materials and make any other needed updates as well as add and maintain pricing, information records, source list and regulatory/compliance data in SAP.
Obtain vendor pricing issues through daily error report. Analyze and resolve pricing issues, such as purchase order pricing discrepancies and pricing confirmations by vendors using systems different than Airgas system.
Resolve material set-up issues, including invalid part numbers and discontinued items within department established time frames.
Retrieve product information from vendors and identify the necessary Material Master changes within SAP in order to align the vendor’s standard with item numbers and units of measure daily.
Review and input the material changes submitted by the Buying Center Management and Product Management, including materials, pricing, info records, and source lists.
Cook up and implement pricing updates for maintained vendors, including Global, Sales Org, and Plant level pricing.
Meet goals and objectives set by management and ensure departmental standards are consistently met.
Maintain professional customer services levels with team members and internal and external customers.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
1 to 3 years minimum experience in Purchasing, Inventory Control, Pricing Administration or Data Management, preferred.
Associate’s Degree or higher in Business or related discipline may be substituted, in lieu of experience.
Preferred Competencies
Intermediate level personal computer skills, including Access and Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of management and associates.
Strong organizational skills and analytical skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and be detailed-oriented.
Detail or general knowledge of the welding and/or safety industry, including business processes and product knowledge is a plus.
Benefits
Comprehensive family benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for parents: Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
1 to 3 years minimum experience in Purchasing, Inventory Control, Pricing Administration or Data Management, preferred.
Associate’s Degree or higher in Business or related discipline may be substituted, in lieu of experience.
Intermediate level personal computer skills, including Access and Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of management and associates.
Strong organizational skills and analytical skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and be detailed-oriented.
Detail or general knowledge of the welding and/or safety industry, including business processes and product knowledge is a plus.