What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Master Data Specialist position at Border States?
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This position will be located in: Fargo, ND
Application Deadline
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary
The Distribution Center (DC) Master Data Specialist is responsible for maintaining and updating critical product and storage location data within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other enterprise platforms. This role ensures data accuracy and consistency across systems through regular audits, collaboration with IT and operations teams, and enforcement of data standards. Supports cross-functional teams including inbound, inventory control, and operations by facilitating updates to product volumetrics and storage data.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Lift from Floor to Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 101 lbs. - Not at all Above Waist Lift:
< than 10 lbs. - Frequently10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 101 lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance:
< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100 lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Our History
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All
It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND
Application Deadline
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary
The Distribution Center (DC) Master Data Specialist is responsible for maintaining and updating critical product and storage location data within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other enterprise platforms. This role ensures data accuracy and consistency across systems through regular audits, collaboration with IT and operations teams, and enforcement of data standards. Supports cross-functional teams including inbound, inventory control, and operations by facilitating updates to product volumetrics and storage data.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Maintains and updates product and storage location data in the warehouse management system (WMS) and other enterprise systems.
- Ensures the accuracy and consistency of data across all systems, performing regular checks and audits to identify discrepancies or errors.
- Collaborates with IT and operations teams to ensure master data is flowing properly across various business systems, including WMS, ERP, and other relevant software tools.
- Coordinates with the inbound and inventory control teams to manage and facilitate updates to product volumetrics, storage locations, and other relevant data as needed.
- Observes and enforces existing data entry standards, ensuring that all data is entered correctly and consistently.
- Documents and maintains training on operation and maintenance of Cubiscan machines.
- Provides training and support to operations personnel and other departments on master data management practices, ensuring proper data handling across the organization.
- Works with the operations manager to implement best practices for inventory management and process improvements related to the management of master data.
- Participates with other projects as needed.
- Works with the IT team to troubleshoot data-related system issues and support data migration or system upgrades.
- Assists other teams in using master data for reporting and analysis, ensuring they have access to reliable and up-to-date information.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, information systems, business administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- 2 years of experience in data management, inventory control, or master data within a distribution or warehouse environment preferred.
- Proficiency in data management software and systems (e.g., Stibo STEP, WMS, ERP systems).
- Prior electrical distribution experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.
- Experience with data entry standards, quality control processes, and data governance.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal communication.
- Effective planning and organizing and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
- Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Occasionally
- Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Continuously
- Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
- Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
- Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
- Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
- Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
- Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
- Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
- Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Not at all
- Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
- Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
- Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
- Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
- Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
- Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Not at all
- Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Frequently
- Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
- Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
- Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Not at all
- Travel(travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Our History
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All
It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
- Criminal background check (required for all positions)
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
- Drug testing