Operations Data Specialist

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

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.

Annual Hiring Range / Hourly Rate

$26 - $27 Per Year

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
• Weekly pay for union employees
• 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.
• 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.

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. 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 gategroup

Competencies Required

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Values

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability.

To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity.

We communicate and keep each other informed.

We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team.

We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details.

We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes.

We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it.

We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Closing Date

We anticipate that this job will close on: 10/30/2026

Company Overview

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.