Master Data Management Analyst - CHEFSTORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

US Foods; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Master Data Management (MDM) Analyst to ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance across items, vendors, pricing, locations, and hierarchies. The role supports multiple business areas and partners with IT, Merchandising, and Finance to maintain data quality and governance.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (three days onsite per week) in the Chicago/Rosemont, IL area and collaborates across ERP, PIM, and merchandising systems to enable efficient retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in master data or data governance.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience with Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and maintain master data for items, vendors, stores, pricing, and hierarchies.
• Enforce data governance standards, naming conventions, and business rules.
• Perform data quality checks to identify and resolve inaccuracies and duplicates.
• Collaborate with IT, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, Marketing and E-commerce teams.
• Support system integrations and data synchronization across platforms.

Skills

Master Data

Data Governance

SQL

Excel

PIM

ERP

SAP

Oracle

Blue Yonder

Informatica

Syndigo

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

SAP MDG

Oracle Retail

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The Master Data Management (MDM) Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and governance of critical master data across the organization. This role supports item, vendor, pricing, location, and customer data used across merchandising, supply chain, store operations, marketing, e-commerce, and finance. The MDM Analyst works closely with business stakeholders to maintain data quality, enforce standards, and support efficient retail operations.This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote. This position is eligible to sit in the Chicago/Rosemont, IL or West Linn, OR locations.The role operates in a fast-paced food retail environment, where data accuracy directly impacts pricing, promotions, inventory availability, food safety, and customer trust. Primarily an office-based or hybrid position, with regular collaboration across IT, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, Marketing and E-commerce teams. Work involves detailed data analysis and validation, requiring sustained focus, accuracy, and adherence to governance standards. Occasional collaboration with external vendors, suppliers, and third-party data providers to resolve data issues and ensure alignment.Responsibilities:Create, validate, and maintain master data for items (SKUs), vendors, stores, pricing, promotions, and hierarchies.Maintain vendor and item relationships to support procurement, replenishment, and invoicing.Enforce data governance standards, naming conventions, and business rules.Perform data quality checks to identify and resolve inaccuracies, duplicates, and inconsistencies.Partner with data governance teams to define policies and stewardship processes.Support audits and compliance requirements related to food labeling, traceability, and regulatory standards.Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, Marketing and E-commerce teams to understand data needs.Support new item setup, assortment changes, seasonal items, and promotional launches.Act as a data steward for assigned data domains.Work within ERP, MDM, PIM, and merchandising systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, or similar)Support system integrations and data synchronization across platforms.Assist with testing during system upgrades, enhancements, or new data initiatives.Monitor master data KPIs and data quality metrics.Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy.Document procedures, workflows, and data standards.Other duties as assigned by manager.Relationships:Internal: Interact with all levels of associates within the CHEF’STORE.External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service and product providers.Minimum Qualifications:2–5 years of experience in master data, data governance, or retail data operationsExperience supporting item and vendor data in a retail or consumer goods environment.Strong attention to detail and data accuracyProficiency with Excel and data analysis toolsPreferred Qualifications:Experience working in food, grocery, or multi-category retail, including exposure to fresh, frozen, or perishable product data.Working knowledge of food-specific regulatory and compliance requirements, such as nutritional labeling, ingredient declarations, allergen tracking, country of origin, and traceability standardsHands-on experience with Master Data Management (MDM), Product Information Management (PIM), or ERP platforms commonly used in retail environments (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, Oracle Retail, Blue Yonder, Informatica, Stibo Systems, Syndigo, or similar tools)Familiarity with retail merchandising and supply chain processes, including item lifecycle management, assortment planning, replenishment, pricing, promotions, and vendor onboarding.Experience supporting omnichannel retail operations, including store, e-commerce, click-and-carry, and delivery channels.Ability to interpret and translate business requirements into data standards, attributes, and workflows.Experience with data quality tools, validation rules, and exception management processesWorking knowledge of SQL, data querying, or data transformation tools to support data analysis and troubleshootingExposure to system integrations and data flows between merchandising, supply chain, finance, and digital commerce systemsExperience participating in system implementations, upgrades, or data migration initiatives.Understanding of data governance frameworks, stewardship models, and change management practices.Strong documentation skills, including creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data dictionaries.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent work experience.This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$65,000 - $105,000***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***