The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for Jr. Associate - Product Information Management ,entry level position who can support Avantor’s data management strategies by investigating and resolving data quality issues in enterprise applications via deletion and merging, while safeguarding against data loss. Execute mass data management processes while ensuring data quality. Manage documentation, updates to the Data Dictionary and data management training materials, under the guidance of the Enterprise Data Management & Analytics team. Coordinate and conduct mass data imports into core systems, and mass data-cleansing initiatives, ensuring integrity and eliminating redundancy from corporate databases.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)
• Extract, analyze, update data, and implement of process improvements
• Product Add Forms – interacts with VWR marketing, supply chain, pricing and
regulatory teams, along with contacts at suppliers to shepherd and complete the
product add process. Applies proper coding where needed.
• Product maintenance – works with other functional teams on the discontinuation
and attribute changes of products, including description changes, warehouse ties,
internal coding, etc. to maintain current and accurate information.
• Responsible for understanding end-to-end data flows and identifying data
dependencies in support of delivery, release, and change management
• Works with other departments to stage, test, and validate system enhancements
Product pricing – works with marketing, pricing, sourcing, and purchasing teams to
maintain accurate supplier pricing in the system.
• Works with large amounts of data and regularly audits, researches, analyzes, makes
modifications to, and communicates about all of the above tasks.
• Maintains accurate tracking of open and closed requests to ensure smooth
workflow and accurate reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Science, Mathematics, Biology,
Information Systems, or an Engineering field.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
• Results oriented and works with a sense of urgency. Assertive, responsible for
his/her own work and has a strong affinity for defining work in deliverables and is
willing to commit to deadlines.
• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
• Knowledge of distribution, project management skills, critical thinking, data
analysis
• Intermediate to advanced Excel, Access, SAP, and SQL skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Results driven, self-sufficient and highly motivated
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to develop excel reports as well as PowerPoint presentations
• Knowledge of Avantor systems and business processes (i.e STIBO and Qlikview) a
plus
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
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