Data Specialist

Description

Witmer Public Safety Group, a 30-year old privately owned company based in Coatesville, PA, is a distributor and wholesaler of public safety supplies with six unique brands serving the fire, law enforcement and emergency medical markets.

The Data Specialist is responsible for collecting, organizing, and safeguarding data to support business operations and decision-making. Important partnerships include Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Operations.


NOTE: This is NOT a software development position.

Hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days remote) is available for this position after a training period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Data Management: Gather, input, manipulate and structure data from various sources into a usable format for analysis and operational decision-making. Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and missing data to ensure data quality.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with merchandising, inventory planning, and operations to communicate relevant information regarding data management.
  • Compliance: Adhere to all Witmer Public Safety Group Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in database management or related role
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, BlueRidge).
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly.
• Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting all required deadlines.
• Problem Solving : Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve data quality issues.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. This position will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job in a professional office environment, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.