Specialist - Data Integrity

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Specialist - Data Integrity is responsible for creating, maintaining, and auditing item master data in XT to ensure it is complete, accurate, and compliant. This role follows established procedures to set up and maintain items, supplier information, and purchase costs, and partners with Purchasing, Inventory Management, Pricing, Compliance, and other teams to resolve data issues. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow detailed procedures, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create new items in XT in accordance with standard operating procedures.

2. Validate and process vendor cost changes to ensure cost data is accurate and timely.

3. Complete and validate all required item set up fields across screens, applying the specific rules for special item types such as pharmaceuticals, controlled drugs, hazmat, cooler/freezer, special order, drop ship, and others.

4. Maintain existing item records, ensuring changes are made accurately and in line with approval requirements.

5. Audit item data on a regular basis, review data changes and reports daily for compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements, and correct errors promptly.

6. Recommend updates to procedures and documentation as gaps or improvements are identified.

7. Partner with data trustee groups, such as Compliance, Pricing, Category Management, Purchasing, and Accounting, to validate field values and resolve data questions.

8. Respond to item set up questions from Purchasing and Inventory Management associates, including requests received through the Data Integrity Specialists mailbox.

9. Ensure timely resolution of data issues while managing multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have broad training in business administration, supply chain management, computer science, or a related field, generally obtained through a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in data management, purchasing, inventory management, or a related role is preferred. Animal Health, veterinary, or pharmaceutical industry knowledge and/or experience, and familiarity with XT/DC1 or similar ERP systems, are preferred.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when entering, validating, and auditing data.

2. Ability to follow detailed written procedures and apply rules consistently across different item and supplier types.

3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and functions (such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and other functions), PivotTables, filters, sorting, and data validation, to analyze and reconcile large data sets and identify data errors

4. Ability to use reports and SQL queries to identify data errors.

5. Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

6. Demonstrated problem-solving skills for resolving data discrepancies and day-to-day operational challenges.

7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

8. Familiarity with inventory management and purchasing practices, including pricing and cost concepts.

Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and to handle sensitive and regulated product information appropriately.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. Less than 2 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, metadata management, or a related field required. Certification in data governance (CDMP, DAMA), data management, or equivalent preferred.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit

Full time

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