Administrator – Associate

Employer: US Foods

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Process incoming new item requests via the PIM application, achieving 100% accuracy without duplicating records. Maintain the PIM data integrity within the assigned PIM groups and merchandising categories.

This position is been determined to be Remote Anywhere: The work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories.

Essential Functions:

• Process all division & acquisition related new item requests in a timely fashion or deadline provided by acquisition team
• Process all division & acquisition maintenance requests in a timely fashion or deadline provided by acquisition team
• Process group and segmentation reviews in a timely fashion
• Review audit results to update as necessary and work with supervisor/manager to maintain acceptable audit review percentages
• Review and maintain new item/direct requests through the FSEnet portal and coordinate receipt of electronic spec sheet/ new item documentation through the PIM application
• Create new or review existing specification guidelines at PIM Hierarchy group and/or category level to provide guidance for the PIM department for more efficient and accurate new item set up.
• Verify documentation (manufacturer specification sheets) for all necessary requirements
• Extensive research of the PIM catalog in order to determine if the item already exists
• Input all required data fields needed to create a new PIM record if item does not exist in system; including specific description attributes that may require more research than the provided electronic spec sheet data
• Maintain open communication with other PIM associates, Category Management, buyers, vendors and acquisition stakeholders to successfully set up and maintain items
• Support and assist with merchandising segmentation spreadsheet reviews and obtain missing food data attributes.

Qualifications External

• Education/Training: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Some college preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of foodservice/distributor support function (office setting).
• Preferred Purchasing or inventory related background.
• Data Entry experience is Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Computer literate.
• Require proficiency in Outlook
• Beginner Excel Skills (Use custom filters, sort and drag)
• PROFITS or PRISM experience a plus.
• Foodservice Product Knowledge a plus
• Researching, organizational, multi-tasking, decision making, analytical/problem solving
• Must have both alpha and numeric data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy for data input.
• Detail-oriented, learn quickly in a fast paced environment
• Must have excellent customer service skills both verbal and written. Ability to compose appropriate written
• communication to internal customers and external vendors. Ability to communicate effectively by telephone.
• Motivated self-starter that demonstrates positive attitude

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