Vendor Data Specialist

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel (ie: using SUM function, sort/filter, IF, VLOOKUP functions, Pivot tables).
Basic skill level in Microsoft Word (ie: formatting, inserting headers, outlines/bullets, page breaks, pictures and charts)
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Outlook (ie: creating folders, categories, utilizing calendar, coordinating meetings)

Maintain general items (create, maintain, discontinue), coordinate vendor mergers, maintain SAP files as it relates to vendor changes. Review source documents for data input
Maintain PIR records-submit price changes prior to their effective date.
Resolve any A/P issues (over bill, duplicate shipments, etc.).
Resolve complaints regarding shipping discrepancies.
Obtain authorization to return surplus items. Once authorization is obtained, prepare debit memo to return the goods to the manufacturer.
Submit assigned files to Item Master Data within provided timelines.
Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the following groups: Vendor Relations, Vendor Representatives, Quality, A/P, Inventory Management and other appropriate Distribution personnel.

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience processing all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing clear and concise conclusions.
Experience taking the steps to ensure the assignment/ project is accomplished within tight timeframes.
Experience building and maintaining relationships within and between teams.
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel (ie: using macros and advanced formulas).
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Outlook (ie: creating folders, categories, utilizing calendar, coordinating meetings)
Basic skill level in enterprise software (SAP preferred).