Master Data Analyst

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or St. Louis, MO
Department: B2B Integrations and Master Data
Reports To: Master Data Team Leader
Salary Grade: $52,104 to $78,156 annually, plus bonus opportunity

You're a creative, analytical, and detail-oriented person. You think logically but also dream up ideas outside of the box. You are curious, forward thinking, enjoy building strong relationships, and providing excellent customer service. If this sounds like you, Dot Foods wants you on our team!

As a Master Data Analyst, you are the expert on all things item related. Your vast knowledge of GS1 standards and product data will serve you well as you build strong relationships with our suppliers and guide them to publish quality product data and images through the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). Quality product data will increase sales and drive efficiencies through the supply chain.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Implement and support continuous product content synchronization with supplier and customer partners through the GDSN
• Proactively work with Dot's suppliers to publish item data
• Host supplier meetings, providing education on best practices regarding data publication, and product content
• Provide education on Global Data Synchronization, and GTIN Allocation Rules to Dot departments and suppliers
• Create and maintain reporting to communicate progress on strategic initiatives and goals
• Set up and maintain all supplier-provided item data in the system and ensure its accuracy
• Analyze supplier data to identify gaps in consistency and quality, develop strategies to make improvements, and work with supplier to take corrective actions
• Participate on industry committees to help shape GDSN best practices, policies, and procedures
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or marketing
• Experience with Product Data Governance, GS1 standards, GDSN, and PIM
• 1-3 years' work experience, analyst experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with medium level knowledge in Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with internal and external customers
• Exceptional leadership, organization, time management, and follow-up skills
• Knowledge of the benefits of accurate data for the entire supply chain
• Experience with Precisely EnterWorks or 1WorldSync

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Occasional travel required. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train for customer/vendor calls, trainings, or meetings.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.