Product Data Analyst

Dakota Supply Group - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minneapolis, MN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Product Data Analyst at DSG plays a crucial role in supporting the company's digital transformation by managing and governing data, identifying gaps, and connecting data to key business processes. This position involves cross-functional collaboration to enhance business operations and align data usage with future transformation needs across various stakeholders. The role is designed for individuals who can adapt to evolving responsibilities as the business landscape changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform data management tasks such as creating or enriching product master data
• Search for data automation opportunities (business rule development, MN, et al.)
• Determine appropriate methods to analyze operations, relevant information, and data
• Identify operational requirements and areas of improvement & work with process owner(s) on solutions
• Create and edit workflows and configure related data needs in our MDM/PIM environment
• Create reports to analyze data
• Document findings and make recommendations for improved data governance
• Create user stories for the ongoing cross-channel product backlog (e.g., MDM/PIM, ERP, eComm, DAM)
• Adapt to other responsibilities as the business transformation evolves

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to differentiate facts from beliefs in data
• Process-minded with the ability to develop workflows for process efficiencies
• Experience with product data, ideally in a retail or distribution landscape
• Experience with Plumbing, HVAC and/or Electrical products preferred
• Effective communication skills between departments
• Ability to understand the roots of a problem and identify possible solutions

Benefits

• 100% employee owned (ESOP)
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation packages
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discount on all DSG-supplied products
• Paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO