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Pricing & Vendor Data Specialist
FT, Non-exempt
The Pricing & Vendor Data Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate vendor pricing, product data, and inventory records across Fox Valley Fire & Safety’s ERP and inventory management systems. This role serves as a key operational support function for the Accounting, Purchasing, Inventory, and Warehouse teams by ensuring pricing integrity, data accuracy, and compliance with internal controls. The Pricing & Vendor Data Specialist plays a critical role in supporting cost management, margin accuracy, and efficient vendor operations. This role reports to the Inventory Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Enter, update, and maintain vendor pricing, cost changes, and vendor IDs within ERP and inventory management systems.
- Create and maintain new item numbers, SKUs, and product records with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain and update existing item records, including descriptions, categories, pricing, vendor details, and units of measure.
- Review vendor pricing files, quotes, and cost sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to system entry.
- Monitor incoming vendor updates (emails, price increases, spreadsheets, etc.) and ensure timely and accurate data entry.
- Maintain organized digital records of pricing updates, vendor correspondence, and revision history.
- Identify discrepancies between vendor invoices and historical pricing in ProfitZoom (PZ); investigate variances and collaborate with the Warehouse Manager and Accounting team to resolve issues.
- Support pricing audits, cost comparisons, margin analysis, and related reporting as needed.
- Assist the Accounts Payable team with entering, reviewing, and validating invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals.
- Provide backup support to Accounts Payable during PTO coverage or peak workload periods.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, and Accounting teams to validate pricing used on purchase orders and vendor invoices.
- Load, maintain, and reconcile sprinkler inventory data within PZ.
- Support data cleanup initiatives, report generation, and special projects as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with company pricing policies, approval workflows, and internal controls.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1–3 years of experience in data entry, vendor maintenance, purchasing, accounting support, or a related administrative role.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and data validation.
- Experience working with ERP and/or inventory management systems; ProfitZoom experience preferred but not required.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments to meet deadlines and operational needs.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role: Sitting, bending, standing, and lifting a maximum of 20 lbs.
Compensation: This role offers hourly compensation in the range of $23-24 based on experience, paid in bi-weekly installments. FVF&S Co. offers full health benefits with coverage beginning on the first day of employment. A 401k with company match is also available, and FVF&S Co. is 100% employee owned, offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan after 1 year of employment.
Salary : $23 - $24