Item Data Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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 functional, 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. This will be an in-office position at our Des Moines, IA corporate offices. Hours will be 8 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm with possible overtime when needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• 2+ Years of prior data entry experience desired
• 2-year degree desired but not required
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Microsoft 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

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EXCELL

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

Accurately input and update new product / item information into the retailers systems, including descriptions, specifications, pricing, categories, and other attributes.

Review product information for completeness and correctness.

Work with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product information is accurately reflected across multiple platforms (e.g., websites, catalogues, and internal systems).

Suggest improvements in the item setup process to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

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.