Item File Analyst Jobs

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest-growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees nationwide. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 60 companies and have expanded to more than 400 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

The US LBM Item File Analyst supports the organization by developing and maintaining the company product data in the ERP Item File. This position will work closely with internal Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams to research and set up product lines accurately, facilitate best practices in operations, and not disrupt business activities. This associate will also play a key role in setting ERP product data standards and maintaining high data integrity for the business and its customers. Additionally, this associate will initiate and lead projects to meet business goals and develop processes and best practices to ensure data in systems support the needs of stakeholders.

Things You Should Know About Working At US LBM

• We are in a relaxed atmosphere; this is not a suit-and-tie environment.
• We are all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on, and we band together when necessary.
• We work hard. We are a continuous improvement-driven organization, and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
• We support each other. We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.

How you will spend your days as the Item File Analyst:

• Reviews, assigns and completes tickets on the teams' Service Desk.
• Set product data standards and ensured data integrity across 50k+ SKUs in multiple ERP instances with different standards and setups. Impacts end-user efficiency and working capital accuracy as item file parameters affect transactional and inventory data accuracy.
• Utilizes various tools to analyze, manipulate, and transform data requests to upload data into the ERP. Must ensure upload accomplishes stakeholder’s need while ensuring compliance to ERP standards and meeting expectations of other stakeholders across US LBM.
• Follows team best practices to achieve maintenance consistency and goals.
• Manage small to medium and/or cross-functional projects. Communicate project progress and milestones to the Senior Data Manager.
• Execute ERP data best practices, standardization, data deduplication, mapping and transformation, and business validations.
• Subject Matter Expert - Understand internal and external stakeholder data needs and expectations for information.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts and data analysts to ensure the ERP data is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Apply critical thinking in reviewing provided data in various formats. Prepares product data to upload into the ERP system.
• Work with business owners on data challenges, providing analysis and expertise in business data to recommend solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

We offer…

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount
• Monday - Friday schedule
• Relocation
• Closed holidays
• Paid time off
• We’ll support your educational and career goals with our continuing education programs
• Health care benefits, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment

We want you to join the team if you can check these boxes:

• Minimum experience or equivalent education: 5 years of purchasing, inventory control/management, materials input, or warehousing experience.
• Must have a moderate level of experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Physical demands include sitting for extended periods, standing and walking, bending or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL, Snowflake, Access, etc.) a plus
• Experience with Epicor ERP Systems.
• Ability to navigate and manage ERP systems, especially Epicor products.
• Strong knowledge of the building material industry. Must know parts, material supplies, etc., relative to the industry.
• Solid understanding and experience working in an MDM and/or PIM system are required.
• Proficiency with data governance/management concepts.
• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, Project, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Understanding of stocking, inventory control, and warehousing principles.
• Effectively work in a team environment with the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Knowledge and skill to organize, plan, manage, execute, and evaluate projects.

US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.