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The Master Data Specialist completes master data creation and controls the activation of records in data management systems. Conducts system maintenance of specific data fields and ensures defined data quality levels according to corporate standards and protocol. Conducts data entry related to products, suppliers, customers, or marketing content. Completes project work in support of data management and other master data administration tasks. Advises and provides guidance on data standards and processes to internal stakeholders and data users.
What you will do:
Updates data management system with new master data and makes revisions in accordance with corporate standards and protocol
Challenges non-compliant content, collaborates with customers on solution options, and determines acceptable composition prior to activation
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
Ensures maintenance or creation requests are timely and accurately entered into master data systems
Responsible for continuous improvement related to master data quality, or efficiency; improving overall customer satisfaction
May provide support for accurate management of data associated with promotional campaigns and customer launches and with master data life-cycle activities including related reporting
May include responsibilities for special order sourcing
May conduct regular data cleansing or data organization and quality initiatives to improve data integrity and consistency
May determine new attributes and data value abbreviations and maintain cross-reference tables
May include the collection, filing, coding, and posting of certification documents
May include organizing and data entry of nutritional data, marketing statements, images, or pricing data.
Provides support for other data quality-related projects as necessary.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What you’ll bring to the table:
One to two years of previous food service, marketing, or technical writing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
This position requires good written and verbal communication skills.
Must have good customer service and time management 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.
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Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.