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Item Master Specialist
$63k-81k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Months Ago
Alta Forest Products is Hiring an Item Master Specialist Near Chehalis, WA
DescriptionCompany Background:Alta Forest Products, in collaboration with Itochu Building Products, proudly stands as the world's largest producer of wood fence boards. Our specialization lies in Western Red Cedar and other premium species from the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to manufacturing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's advanced sawmills operate with zero wood waste, efficiently producing valuable by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel.
Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates fence board sawmills, reload facilities, and log yards in various Northwest rural communities, including Morton, Shelton, Amanda Park, Winlock in Washington, and Naples, Bonners Ferry, and Lewiston in Idaho.
The RoleOur company is seeking an experienced ERP Data Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will create and maintain item master data and associated structures and tables within our two ERP systems. The ERP Data Specialist will work closely with Sales/Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing & all facilities to support new product development.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for data management and a desire to work in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Position Type/Travel This is a full-time position; overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand. Travel may be required occasionally but will be minimal.
Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Benefits & Pay
Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates fence board sawmills, reload facilities, and log yards in various Northwest rural communities, including Morton, Shelton, Amanda Park, Winlock in Washington, and Naples, Bonners Ferry, and Lewiston in Idaho.
The RoleOur company is seeking an experienced ERP Data Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will create and maintain item master data and associated structures and tables within our two ERP systems. The ERP Data Specialist will work closely with Sales/Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing & all facilities to support new product development.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for data management and a desire to work in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Updates and cleans up all item numbers in the system so that they can be easily identified and used by the purchasing, sales, accounting, and marketing departments.
- Create item numbers for products when mills request them.
- Creates item master data for new product lines for the marketing department or the purchasing department for new items.
- Sets up and maintains bill of material (BOM)
- Activates items by sites when the item wants to be restocked at a particular location.
- Maintains the cross-reference tables in DynaStar/M3 for purchased items
- Updates and maintains UDC (user-defined codes) tables.
- Create and maintain a naming convention to standardize item descriptions.
- Processes obsolete items in the corporate Item Master List and, at times, assigns replacement numbers to these obsoletes
- Complies with JSox's guidelines and processes when creating and maintaining item numbers. Prepares documents for JSox's audits when requested
- Involved in special projects related to the item master list when necessary.
- Handles all transfers between mills/corporate to keep centralized
- Adjusting Min/Max levels on items based on usage data
- Support a global data governance model that will establish and document data creation, update guidelines, and decision rights
- Serve as senior expert associated with the content processes and procedures involved with ERP
- Provide support for core data needs in the ERP system
- Uphold the global master data governance process
- Understanding and documenting business processes to ensure that data is captured accurately and consistently
- Serving as the primary point of contact for all data-related inquiries
- Monitoring data entry to identify and correct errors
- Performing regular audits of data to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Design and implement custom reports and dashboards to monitor the health and status of master data.
- Lead cross-functional projects to consolidate, clean, and optimize master data across the organization.
- Develop and provide end-users with training on master data management processes and best practices to ensure proper data entry and maintenance.
- Inventory & Cycle counting
- Facilitate the entry of new master data records, ensuring all necessary information is collected and accurately inputted into the system.
- High School Diploma/GED
- A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field is preferred
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or experience in item master duties.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge and experience working in major ERP systems and associated data structures
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven employee relations skills
- Good communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to plan, organize, and analyze results
- Relocation or job sponsorship is not offered at this time.
Position Type/Travel This is a full-time position; overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand. Travel may be required occasionally but will be minimal.
Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
- This position requires the occasional use of essential hand tools.
- The employee may need to lift or carry 15 pounds or more regularly and may, at times, be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for extended lengths of time.
- The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel, climb, or balance.
Benefits & Pay
- Starting Pay Range: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour (starting wage will be dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Semi-Annual Bonus Program
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Generous Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee and Family Life Insurance
- Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$63k-81k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/13/2024
WEBSITE
altafp.com
HEADQUARTERS
CHEHALIS, WA
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
2018
CEO
MIKE PEDERSEN
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
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