Category Support Specialist

Category Support Specialist

The Category Support Coordinator is responsible for the coordinating of data elements for products in the assortment. Typical activities include: new item introduction, item expansion, test items, and communication/coordination with vendor contacts. Expectation is that coordinators execute product information exchanges between master systems and vendors in a high volume, low error tolerance environment.

Coordinate new product set up information with vendors with a strong attention to detail for nuances related to distribution type and internal strategic initiatives.

Build and maintain relationships with impacted business units inside of the company as well as Vendor relationships outside.

Extract product information from company systems using SQL, Access and company systems.

Synchronize product information between vendor communications and company systems using advance level excel skills.

Review product information for completeness and accuracy, identify and escalate issues appropriately.

Completes and submits product information change request forms for management approval and data processing.

Review product information in company systems for inconsistencies and inaccuracies.

Research issues to identify root cause and recommend resolution.

Execute cross-functional tasks based on priority and volume of workload.

Communicate and escalate issues to the Supervisor as appropriate.

Coordinates product information changes with Vendors and respective Category Managers to align assortment.

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree required.

2 Years of Retail Product.

Position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Advanced working knowledge of Excel (must be able to efficiently and effectively execute VLOOKUPs, IF Statements, and Pivot Tables).

Effectively operates in a high volume environment while achieving minimal error rates.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Thorough understanding of retail/inventory attributes is preferred.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Irving, TX.