ERP Data Specialist

gategroup•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED required
2-5 years’ experience in a purchasing environment
Experience with a Bill of Material system
Understanding of Material Management basic processes
Basic excel skills
Excellent computer skills required
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with multiple employees in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

College degree a plus
ERP data management experience a Plus
Buying experience a plus
General food knowledge a plus

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.