ERP & BOM Data Specialist for MRP Excellence

Gate Gourmet; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Weekly pay

Free meals

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in Chantilly, VA seeks an ERP data management specialist to coordinate BOM in ERP, support the MRP process, and bridge purchasing and production. You will manage master data changes, vendor requests, and ERP transactions to maximize materials management efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years purchasing experience, BOM system knowledge, and strong Excel skills. This role operates on-site in a fast-paced environment with weekly forecasts and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or GED required.
• College degree a plus.
• Work Experience: 2-5 years’ experience in a purchasing environment.
• Experience with a Bill of Material system.
• ERP data management experience.
• Buying experience a plus.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of Material Management basic processes, Basic excel skills, General food knowledge a plus, Excellent computer skills required.
• Language / Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the materials substitution checking process.
• Generates the daily exception reports (MF47) and updates the system after scrubbing the list.
• Acts as Unit’s point of contact for all master data changes and vendor requests; submits changes to the appropriate contact.
• Coordinates ERP related physical inventory activities and month-end activities.
• Submits ERP User ID requests for approval.
• Creates buyer IOR worksheets.
• Generates purchase price variance reports and reviews with Unit Buyer weekly.
• Submits changes as a result of review.
• Cross trains other unit employees on ERP purchasing functions.
• Assists Unit Buyer in related Purchasing Tasks.
• Ensures forecast is run weekly and data is accurate (flight schedule/menu cycle changes).
• Assists ERP receiver with daily entry of materials transfers in ERP system.
• Submits ROH Material Requests for new/extended material.
• Monitors JIRA for sourcing requests.
• Ensures all areas submit waste and deviation logs daily and reports financial impact.
• Serves as the Unit’s ERP “Super User” and first contact for ERP questions.
• Responsible for submitting and following up on ERP helpdesk issues.
• Reviews and submits BOM change requests for inventory & GL accuracy.
• Assists daily production with back flushing and post goods issue functions.

Skills

ERP data management

BOM system

MRP process

Purchasing

Master data

JIRA

Vendor requests

Data reconciliation

Education

High School diploma

2-5 years purchasing experience

Experience with BOM systems

Tools

ERP software

BOM system

Job description

Gate Gourmet in Chantilly, VA seeks an ERP data management specialist to coordinate BOM in ERP, support the MRP process, and bridge purchasing and production. You will manage master data changes, vendor requests, and ERP transactions to maximize materials management efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years purchasing experience, BOM system knowledge, and strong Excel skills. This role operates on-site in a fast-paced environment with weekly forecasts and continuous improvement opportunities.