Product Data Specialist

Supports the Pet Food Division with Product Life Cycle responsibilities tied to product creation, product management and product deletion.

- This is a Salary Exempt Position

Supports the Pet Food team in the product set up process including all critical data points needed to effectively create an item within our systems. This could include engagement with sales, marketing, operations, procurement, technical services and IT.

Supports the Pet Food team in product maintenance including status updates or any other critical changes implemented internally or by the customer. This could include engagement with sales, marketing, operations, procurement, technical services and IT.

Supports the Pet Food team in product deletion which will include any data and system support with item status as well as working closely with sales, demand planning, supply planning and procurement on material deletion to avoid write offs.

Supports the Pet Food team with BOM accuracy projects and initiatives working closely with marketing and technical services.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Presents information to small or large groups. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Travels up to 20%. Travel will be limited however must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.

Industry Experience: Preferred: Project Management, Regulatory Governance, QA or Operations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree Business or Data Systems or 4 years related experience.