Ecommerce Data Specialist I

Patterson Companies

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Assistance

Parental and Adoption Leave

LifeWorks EAP

Job summary

Patterson Companies is seeking a Product Data Specialist I to manage and improve product data across thousands of items, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to SLAs. The role requires collaboration with branches, corporate teams, and vendors while maintaining a customer-first focus.

You will leverage Excel and data tools to analyze, verify, and import data changes, support data governance, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

College level degree and/or technical school training.
1–3 years of proven database experience.
Experience with Excel, Access, or other data applications handling large datasets.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and written skills.

Responsibilities

Process product requests and data management following SLAs.
Develop and refine content for complex product lines.
Research, analyze, and update product specification data for thousands of products.
Contribute to workflows and procedures to meet best practices.
Analyze content for inconsistencies, correct data, and execute import changes.
Support branch teams and partner with vendors as needed.

Skills

Excel

Access

Data analysis

SAP

PIM (Product 360)

Education

College degree or technical school training

Tools

Product 360

Job description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

The Product Data Specialist I will be responsible for creating and managing product data across a broad array of products to ensure accuracy and high quality. As a team member, the Product Data Specialist I will be responsible for maintaining data quality, compliance, and consistency, follow operating procedures, support business unit requests, and research/resolve issues around product data. The Product Data Specialist I will require communication with branch, corporate personal, and the vendor community. Success will depend on having a "customer first" attitude, superior accuracy, a willingness to learn new functions, and positively contribute to team performance.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Process product requests and overall data management in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring policies, procedures, and service level agreements (SLAs) are followed.
Develop and refine content for complex product lines
Research, analyze, and update product specification data for tens of thousands of products
Contribute to developing and enforcing workflows to meet best business practices.
Assist in the development of forms, procedures, and work instructions
Identify data quality or process improvement opportunities
Provide monthly process overview reporting for all levels of the department and report on potential category improvements
Establish rapport with branches and other Patterson teams, build effective relationships, and share wins and successes
Use knowledge of Excel to analyze and combine data from multiple data systems
Analyze content for inconsistency/errors, correct data, and execute import changes into database
Review team members' work and provide improvement direction
Support decisions that affect the function and performance for company-wide shared database system, as well as troubleshoot issues that arise
Performs other duties as assigned

Material Master Data Specific Functions

Execute changes to SAP master data (e.g. customer, vendor, materials etc.) as approved by the business ensuring data requests are complete and comply with standards

Ecommerce Merchandising Specific Functions

Solid understanding of accurate writing for utilization in development of search engine optimized (SEO) copy for web-based environments
Support printed promotion data while verifying accuracy of product display and data

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

College level degree and/or technical school training
At least 1-3 years of proven database experience
General knowledge in Excel, Access, or other data applications involving techniques in handling large, complex data
Proven background in research and content creation
Strong interpersonal, communication, and written skills
Excellent customer service experience, and demonstrated diplomacy to assist other departments as necessary
Must be able to juggle several activities and projects simultaneously and set appropriate priorities for self
Top-notch analytical and problem-solving skills
Keen editorial skills and attention to detail
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make the complex succinct and simple; clarity of thought is extremely valued
Always demonstrates a commitment to Patterson's values and professionalism through appropriate conduct

Preferred Qualifications