Product Data Specialist II

Viega GmbH & Co. KG • Westminster, CO

26d • $71,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The Product Data Specialist II must be well-developed in the role of creating, maintaining, and editing information management systems (PSP, SAP & PIM) used to generate outputs such as but not limited to, catalogs, price sheets, and labels; Recommending and implementing revisions to content; ensuring terminology and format adheres to corporate guidelines; ensuring the approval process is followed; overseeing Packaging Change Notice (PCN) submissions; developing and maintaining the accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOM’s), and generating reports for internal and external customers as requested.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill with operating programs such as PIM, PSP, SAP, Microsoft Office, Adobe, EasyLabel, and/or Nice Label
• Knowledge of new item creation processes, bills of material, routings, and work center structure
• Excellent spreadsheet manipulation skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet project deadlines
• Ability to be detailed oriented and well organized
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate ideas visually, verbally, and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5 - 7 years of related experience, preferably in a technical field
• 3 years of SAP master data experience required
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree strongly preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Information Management
• Creates, maintains, and edits the information management systems used to generate outputs such as, but not limited to, catalogs, price sheets, product datasheets, and labels
• Acts as a liaison between Market Management and SAP S4/Hana implementation partners for the functional redesign of the SAP innovation-to-market process; Suggests and develops new processes to ensure functional changes follow program governance; documents workflows
• Provides training, technical direction, and consultation to other users across multiple departments regarding system capabilities, data governance, and storage; documents procedures; facilitates information sessions; troubleshoots and resolves issues with software functionality; performs adjustments and reports concerns to cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Germany
• Collects requirements, compile data from multiple sources and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, and content based on style guidelines and system capabilities
• Ensures terminology is aligned with corporate guidelines; proofreads and reviews outputs for data accuracy, completeness, and consistent terminology
• Works with supporting departments responsible for photography, marketing text, etc; loads their contributions into the system; ensures all information is correctly loaded and in compliance with system and legal requirements; ensures information is conveyed accurately and updates are made timely; collects approvals
• Market Management Support
• Oversees Packaging Change Notice (PCN) submissions; ensures the approval process is followed; provides communications between cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Germany as packaging changes are requested.
• Enters any necessary changes into the Material Master screens in SAP
• Manages the Notice of Discontinuation (NoD) process; controls forms, requests and collects approvals, tracks all requirements for discontinuation and provides communication to cross-functional teams in the US and Germany as needed.
• Manages the Scrap process; controls forms, requests, and collects approvals; tracks all requirements
• Develops and maintains the accuracy of Bill of Material’s (BOM’s); Requests drawings and data necessary to complete the BOM; reviews the contributed drawings and data for reasonability and accuracy; ensures BOM’s are completed timely and efficiently as outlined in the development order process
• Other
• Training and frequent communications with international colleagues is necessary
• Some international travel may be required
• May have to modify hours to participate in call and continuous training with international colleagues
• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Complies with the safety rules and guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED