Onboarding Data Specialist

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This position is responsible for the onboarding and execution of merchandise items provided by diverse and local vendors. The role Supports Merchant teams in the vendor onboarding, item set-up, and resolution of execution issues – from PO to invoicing; and is a liaison between the Merchant and vendors to ensure Meijer requirements are understood. This role is accountable for the communication and process involved in onboarding small, local and diverse vendors and their products. This may include, but is not limited to assisting with gathering vendor requirements; onboarding/VAMS & VIM through item set up; ensuring PO transmission/Logistics requirements are understood and met; invoicing/accounting function triage). This role is also will work with business teams to resolve key merchandising onboarding and item setup issues affecting execution. Assist vendor with the vendor applications (including reporting, cost changes, AP Query, etc.)

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.
• 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.
• Request samples from vendors for item set up.
• Assist vendor with in-store Demo.
• Support vendor with Digital Images.

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.