Onboarding Data Entry Associate

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

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This position is primarily responsible for vendor set-up, item set-up and record maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with gathering vendor requirements; and working with business teams to resolve item setup and product flow issues affecting execution.

What You'll Be Doing:

• On-board vendors into Merchandising systems for the purpose of issuing Pos.  Lead new items-set up / maintenance and tracking data entries (including VendorNet, Applications, PIM, VAMS, reporting, cost changes, etc.)
• Product Maintenance, Cost, Description, Case Packs maintenance, and Vendor E-mail Maintenance.
• Maintain data accuracy across multiple systems.
• Vendor liaison for PO and invoicing issues.
• Work with stores or Business Analysts for ordering.
• Project coordination (Ad Hoc) will be responsible to maintain an in-depth knowledge of onboarding and item setup tasks.
• Support “how to” document updates in a timely manner, train and communicate changes to appropriate teams.
• Assist vendor to order samples and items to be sold.

Master Data Management Support:

• Support vendor with Item Set Up and Validation of item information.
• Assist in the resolution of item information/image discrepancies with vendors.
• Ensures all product information is accurately reflected.
• Troubleshoot and collaborate with Merchants, Vendors, IT and other areas regarding Item Master Data.
• Collaborate with Master Data Management team to understand vendor and/or Buyer issues.
• Recommend solutions that streamline, educate and support vendor throughout the process.
• Corresponds with vendors and Buyers through the onboarding and item setup processes.
• This position may also assist in educating and supporting inventory and product flow execution which meets the needs of the Buying teams.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You'll Bring With You:

• Minimum of Associate’s degree or equivalent retail experience. - Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Merch Services Associate preferred.
• Ability to gather and interpret data for various reports, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of the Meijer’s processes from onboarding to in store execution or demonstrated ability to learn company systems and tools.
• Results focused; uses performance targets and goals to drive own activities as well as help team succeed.
• Ability to drive positive change within the team.
• Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience.
• Project Management Skills.
• Attention to Detail & Timeline Management.