Data Analyst (Catalog Management Specialist) | Charlotte, NC (Mon-Thurs)

Data Analyst
6 month contract only
Work Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite Mon-Thurs)

Reason for position:
Acquired Marriott Hotels as new business
Need additional help, driven by increase in data team will manage
Deliverables/deadlines starting Jan 1
Day-to-day:
Linking data or "mapping"
Ex: Tyson chicken breast must be linked to Tyson chicken breast in internal system
Manage new items coming in/creating new items and making the linkage happen
Once link happens, automation kicks in "auto mapping" for any future items that match
Must be:
Comfortable in excel
Have attention to detail
Comfortable navigating in PowerBI dashboard

Job Summary

The Data Analyst-Catalog Management Specialist is responsible for the complete and accurate maintenance and association of master data used to support the Foodbuy revenue tracking model.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up and implementation of manufacturer catalogs and items in accordance with master data standards
• Process and create linkages between distributor data and manufacturer catalog information to achieve the highest percentage of associated manufacturers, customer and item level data
• Maintenance of category/subcategory structure
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of item attributes
• Identify duplicate and inaccurate data within Manufacturer Catalogs and process requests for correction
• Present findings to management and solicit feedback via formal/informal communication
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of invoice/transactional reporting process
• Resolve customer challenges, ad-hoc requests, and concerns
• Generate and maintain reports used for analysis and management of daily workload
• Formulate new methodologies to drive efficiencies and increase customer data capture
• Ensure that all dealings with suppliers, clients, and internal personnel are carried out ethically and professionally
• Ongoing manufacturer relationships
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of undergraduate degree and/or equivalent business experience required
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Intermediate knowledge of rebate / contract management technology
• Financial or trend analysis experience
• Supplier and customer interaction experience
• Purchasing/procurement experience
• Distribution or foodservice experience
• Minimal travel required (typically to the Corporate office in Charlotte)
• Detail-oriented
• Analytical problem solving
• Flexible/Adapts well to change
• Collaborative works well as a member of a team
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Customer service focus
• Innovative
• High level of Integrity and Ethics