Vendor Operations Analyst

Varsity Brands

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

Varsity Brands is looking to hire a Vendor Operations Analyst who is responsible for ensuring data integrity and accuracy related to materials within Merchandising. This role requires a strong understanding of SAP functionality and how it supports material management, including product costs, attributes, and pricing. Working closely with the Merchandising team and cross-functional partners—such as Marketing, IT, Category Management, and Demand/Supply Planning—the Vendor Operations Analyst supports accurate Material Master data to enhance system reliability, improve processes, and enable an efficient, seamless experience for downstream teams.

Requirements

Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to manage large datasets accurately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Demonstrated commitment to customer-centric values and the company’s SPIRIT principles
3+ years of experience in product merchandising, product support, or a related field.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor management activities.
Initiate and support vendor onboarding and maintenance within the Ariba platform.
Coordinate and communicate Vendor Territory Reporting (VTR) to internal and external stakeholders.
Liaise with cross-functional teams to support and troubleshoot vendor EDI issues and identify improvement opportunities.
Coordinate and track DSCO project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
Act as a liaison across functional groups to support Anaplan-related projects and workflow integrations.
Coordinate, manage, and communicate rebate tracking processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Analyze and troubleshoot errors on DSCO file feeds prior to downloading into SAP
Maintain understanding of SAP and its relationship to material management.
Support Merchandising in upholding product data integrity, including costs, attributes, and pricing within SAP and related systems.
Interpret data and identify trends from vendors to provide insight on future programs
Gather and assess data that provides year-to-date rebate accruals
Support continuous improvement initiatives within product data processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.