Item Data Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:   The Item Setup Data Specialist is responsible for managing, organizing, and maintaining product/item data within an organization’s database and retailers’ databases.  The role involves ensuring that product details are accurately entered, updated, and kept up to date for optimal performance, providing necessary data for product listings, tracking, and analysis. This position will be required to work cross-functionally, as well as with customers, to ensure successful execution of all item information. This position is instrumental in the day-to-day functions needed to support the total team in operating successfully. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years of Prior data entry experience required
• 2-year college degree desired 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products 
• Advanced Excel skills to include v-lookups and pivot tables
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills 
• Strong ability to identify discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects with varying deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

1. Data Entry and Setup:
   • Accurately inputs and updates new product/item information into the retailers’ systems, including descriptions, specifications, pricing, categories, and other attributes
   • Ensures product data is consistent and adheres to internal standards and guidelines
   • Collaborates with merchandising teams to gather product details and ensure timely and accurate setup

1. Data Validation and Quality Control:
   • Reviews product information for completeness and correctness
   • Performs data validation and resolve discrepancies in item data
   • Monitors data quality and work on continuous improvements to processes for data integrity
   • Ensures that all systems, databases, and platforms reflect the most current product/item information

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
   • Works with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product information is accurately reflected across multiple platforms (e.g., websites, catalogues, and internal systems)
   • Assists with setting up promotional items and special offers
   • Collaborates with other sales operations team members to provide imaging and long form copy for retailers outside of Target

1. Process Improvement:
   • Suggests improvements in the item setup process to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EXCELL

• Competitive hourly pay. 
• Paid Time Off / Sick Pay
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance packages available
• 50% Employee Discount on products (limitations and restrictions apply)
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing programs
• Exciting work environment

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Provides back up and support to the National Accounts Specialist and Directors as needed
• Ability to assist in creating and delivering presentations as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization and external customers and vendors.
• Ability to remain professional and maintain a pleasant demeanor in dealing with all of the requirements of the position.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:  The daily responsibilities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking and standing functions.  The position also requires frequent repetitive motion activities. Must be able to read print and computer based materials and to do so with consistent accuracy.  Most of these functions require light physical exertion and are conducted in a temperature controlled environment with occasional exposure to hot and cold temperature. 

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be a problem solver and independent thinker and be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure.  The position requires critical thinking and strategic planning skills.  The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.  This position requires the ability to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities on a daily basis while being responsive to needs as they arise.