Merchandising Data Specialist

TAKKT Foodservices; Austell (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Volunteer day

Employee bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

TAKKT Foodservices in Austell, GA, seeks a Merchandising Data Specialist to maintain product data, pricing, and rebates across systems. You will support margin goals, manage new product setup, and ensure data accuracy for ERP, PIM, and online channels.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunity for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee bonus plan and 401(k) matching. Prior data management in a distribution environment is favored.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 2+ years of relevant experience within a distribution company.
• Experience in a support, administrative, data management, or related role.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product data, including costing, pricing, and rebates across systems.
• Process cost and price updates to support margins and profitability.
• Manage new product setup and ensure information is complete and accurate.
• Monitor and audit product data across ERP, PIM, and online channels.
• Maintain product records, including SKU transitions and discontinued items.
• Analyze data and reporting to identify opportunities for improvements and margin growth.
• Serve as a resource for Sales, E‑Commerce, Marketing, and Category Management on data and pricing queries.
• Support Category Managers with reporting, analysis, and special projects.

Skills

Data management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

ERP systems

Power BI

AutoQuotes

PIM systems

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Merchandising Data Specialist to work within our Category Management Team. The Merchandising Data Specialist will be responsible for maintaining product data integrity, including costing, pricing, rebate management, and product setup across multiple systems and sales channels. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and complete product information is available to customers while supporting initiatives that drive sales growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency. This position offers an opportunity to learn category management from the ground up and opens the door for future advancement.

What you will do:

• Maintain accurate product data, costing, pricing, and rebate information across multiple systems
• Process product cost and price updates while supporting margin and profitability goals
• Manage new product setup and ensure product information is complete and accurate
• Monitor and audit product data across ERP, PIM, and online sales channels
• Maintain product records, including SKU transitions and discontinued item management
• Analyze data and reporting to identify opportunities for process improvements and margin growth
• Serve as a key resource for Sales, E-Commerce, Marketing, and Category Management on product data and pricing questions
• Support Category Managers with reporting, analysis, competitive research, and special projects

What you will get:

• Ability to work on a hybrid basis, equipment provided
• Eligible immediately for 15 days of paid time off, eight paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• Opportunity for growth within this role
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Employee bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) with company match

What we need:

• Associate's Degree or 2+ years of relevant experience within a distribution company
• Experience in a support, administrative, data management, or related role
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and business systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Foodservice industry experience
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, AutoQuotes, or product information management systems