Item Management Assistant

OES Equipment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry seeking an experienced Item Management Assistant who will maintain and govern item data to support standardized product information, taxonomy structures, and cross-system consistency.

They will research, validate, and update item records to ensure completeness and alignment across internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong organization skills and attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates item records in the system of record and related files, including creation of new items and ongoing maintenance of existing items.
• Researches and validates item attributes, taxonomy categories, and required fields to ensure data completeness and consistent nomenclature.
• Maps items across internal entities and coordinates assignment and communication of standardized item identifiers to support cross-system alignment.
• Develops routine reports and status updates to communicate progress, exceptions, and required actions to stakeholders.
• Resolves item data issues through investigation, documentation review, and stakeholder coordination, and escalates complex items for review as needed.
• Supports system and process testing for item management workflows by executing test steps, documenting outcomes, and reporting defects or gaps.
• Partners with product lifecycle management stakeholders to align item records with maintained product details and taxonomy requirements.

Skills

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 years item management experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Oracle Fusion

Job description

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry seeking an experienced Item Management Assistant who will maintain and govern item data to support standardized product information, taxonomy structures, and cross-system consistency. They will research, validate, and update item records to ensure completeness and alignment across internal stakeholders. They coordinate item changes and support issue resolution to maintain data integrity for reporting and downstream integrations. Finally, they will contribute to testing and continuous improvement activities supporting item management processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates item records in the system of record and related files, including creation of new items and ongoing maintenance of existing items.
• Researches and validates item attributes, taxonomy categories, and required fields to ensure data completeness and consistent nomenclature.
• Maps items across internal entities and coordinates assignment and communication of standardized item identifiers to support cross-system alignment.
• Develops routine reports and status updates to communicate progress, exceptions, and required actions to stakeholders.
• Resolves item data issues through investigation, documentation review, and stakeholder coordination, and escalates complex items for review as needed.
• Supports system and process testing for item management workflows by executing test steps, documenting outcomes, and reporting defects or gaps.
• Partners with product lifecycle management stakeholders to align item records with maintained product details and taxonomy requirements.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong organization skills and attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education And Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years of experience in item management, product data administration, master data, operations support, or a related function required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, required.
• Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
• Experience supporting taxonomy initiatives, product data governance, or system integrations preferred.