Inventory Data Specialist

About the Team:

Our Supply Chain and Logistics team mission is to provide top notch service to our stores and purchasing teams- contributing to the goal to make Grocery Outlet the first choice for bargain minded customers while touching lives for the better. Our team oversees the successful movement of products from our vendors to our stores and is self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated.

About the Role: The Inventory Data Specialist reports to the Director: Master Data Governance on the Supply Chain Team. The Inventory Data Specialist’s role is to support the quality and integrity of Grocery Outlet’s product data through regular data monitoring, maintenance activities, and collaboration with the team to identify process improvement across the business.

Responsibilities Include:

• • Demonstrate a cross-functional understanding of the business, specifically as it relates to end-to-end product lifecycle, from purchase order creation through receiving/storage in the warehouse through shipments to stores.
  • Will be responsible for reviewing error logs, researching & resolving tickets, dashboards, and item datasets (e.g., purchase orders, on-hand inventory, UPCs) to ensure a high level of accuracy and completeness, identifying and resolving any gaps to maintain strong data integrity in a timely manner.
  • Identify trends associated with data quality & quantify the impact to the business (buyers, assistants, inventory control etc.). Escalate training opportunities back to the business units’ specific issues related to the new data quality standards in their roles.
  • Participate in cross-functional data quality initiatives, including data cleansing, enrichment, and standardization efforts.
  • Contribute to the development of data quality standards and SOPs to support long-term governance, proactively escalate risks associated to data quality on inbound purchase orders.
  • Recommend process enhancements based on recurring data issues and opportunities identified through analysis and business user feedback.
  • Ad hoc tasks and analysis as needed to support the business.

  About The Pay:

  • Base Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 Annually
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
  • Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

  About You:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Information Systems, Business Analytics, etc.) or at least one year of relevant experience
  • Intermediate Excel Skills (VLOOKUP, Formulas, Conditional Formatting, Pivot Tables, etc.)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work and complete urgent tasks in a timely manner
  • Curiosity to understand how data impacts the customer experience and business operations
  • Experience in retail at any level is a plus
  • Experience with SAP HANA or similar ERP is a plus

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