Data Analyst I

Location: Covington Support - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, Louisiana 70433

Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 420 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here - at POOLCORP - Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

You want Benefits? You've got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Data Management Specialist for our corporate headquarters in Covington, LA. This position focuses on data creation and maintenance of business data in the ERP system (Prelude) or PIM system (inRiver). The Data Management Specialist ensures the accuracy of business data by applying business data rules, polices and procedures during the data creation and maintenance process.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains product master records throughout the product lifecycle.
• Creates new vendors and maintains vendor costs and assignments.
• Collaborates with broader pricing team for maintaining mark ups and discount structure.
• Analyzes data change requests from the organization and effectively communicates resolution. Escalates requests as needed.
• Works with inventory managers to reconcile AP discrepancies.
• Completes analysis of data for accuracy and consistency across multiple locales.
• Maintains established quality and accuracy goals per departmental policies.
• Independently make decisions as necessary to meet team and individual performance objectives with a continual improvement in performance.
• Participate in projects and completes other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
• Strong customer service skills which include setting expectations and communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Prior use of collaboration software is required.
• Experience with Epicor Prelude or other ERP system.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Service Hub or other Customer Service software.
• Experience working with inriver or other Product Information Management (PIM) systems is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Post high-school education/degree preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience in customer service and data management.
• Swimming Pool industry is preferred.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.