ERP Data Specialist

gategroup; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 401k, with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary short-term/long-term-disabil

Voluntary life, accident, and hospital

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Free hot healthy meals for unit roles

Job summary

gategroup is seeking an ERP Data Coordinator to manage BOM data in ERP, support the MRP process, and bridge purchasing with production. This on-site role in Seattle requires strong data management and material planning skills.

You will coordinate master data changes, perform inventory and ERP tasks, and assist the unit with purchasing duties. A high school diploma is required; college degree is a plus. 2–5 years in purchasing is ideal.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Material Management basic processes.
• Basic Excel skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• General computer skills.
• Knowledge of food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the materials substitution checking process.
• Generate daily MF47 exception reports and update system after scrub.
• Serve as unit contact for master data changes and vendor requests.
• Coordinate ERP related physical inventory and month-end activities.
• Submit ERP user ID requests for approval.
• Create buyer IOR worksheets and review purchase price variances weekly.
• Cross-train unit staff on ERP related purchasing functions.
• Assist Unit Buyer with related purchasing tasks.

Skills

Material management

Excel

Communication skills

General computer skills

Food knowledge

Education

High School diploma

College degree a plus

Tools

JIRA

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

This position will be responsible for coordinating ERP Data management within the Bill of Material (BOM) in ERP and coordinate the activities to ensure accuracy; support the MRP process and ERP transactional management within the unit to maximize the ERP Materials Management Module; and bridge the communication gap between purchasing and production as it pertains to the MRP process.

Salary range: $23.00 - $28.58

Benefits

• Paid time off 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the materials substitution checking process.
• Generates the daily exception reports (MF47) and updating the system appropriately after the list has been scrubbed.
• Acts as Unit’s point of contact for all master data changes and vendor request; submits these changes to the appropriate contact.
• Coordinates ERP related physical inventory activities and month-end activities.
• Submits ERP User ID request to unit controller for approval.
• Creates buyer IOR worksheets.
• Generates purchase price variance reports and reviews with Unit Buyer weekly.
• Submits any changes as a result of review process.
• Cross trains other unit employees on all ERP related functions associated with the purchasing.
• Assists Unit Buyer in other Related Purchasing Tasks as assigned.
• Ensures forecast is run weekly and verify accuracy of data – includes flight schedule changes and menu cycle changes.
• Assists ERP receiver with daily entry of materials transfers in ERP system based off completed requisitions.
• Submits all ROH Material Request for new and extended material.
• Monitors JIRA for sourcing request.
• In the non-hub units, the role also performs the following responsibilities.
• Ensures that all areas are submitting waste and deviation logs on a daily basis.
• Enters this into the system and reporting the financial impact on a weekly basis to management.
• Serves as the Unit’s ERP (ERP) “Super User”.
• The unit’s first point of contact for ERP related questions.
• Responsible for submitting and follow-up on all ERP related helpdesk issues.
• Reviews and submits all BOM change request to ensure inventory and general ledger accuracy.
• Assists as required daily production through back flushing and post goods issue functions.

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 a Plus
• 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.
• Ability to communicate with multiple employees in a fast-paced environment

Job Dimensions

• Geographic Responsibility: Operation
• Unit Type of Employment: Full time
• Travel %: 10%
• Exemption Classification: Non-exempt
• Internal Relationships: finance department, storeroom clerk, buyer
• External Relationships: vendor, supplier
• Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment, may be required to be on the Operations floor
• Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) N/A
• Organization Structure: Direct Line Manager (Title): Varies by unit
• Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): 0
• Number of Direct Reports: 0
• Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0
• Estimated Total Size of Team: 1

We anticipate that this job will close on: 08/21/2026

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.

For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.