Product Data and Supply Chain Analyst

Onsite Fort Lauderdale position SUMMARY: The position provides data accuracy and oversite for products by establishing, analyzing, and ensuring alignment of all critical and available product technical details through entering, organizing, cleansing and maintaining data accurately and onboarding suppliers and additional tasks as assigned. Uses extensive working knowledge of hospitality products and key data points required for inventory management and accurate reporting. Validates orders for samples sent for projects weekly, and provides lead reports as well as monthly inventory replenishment reports to ensure samples are always available to fulfill customer requests. This role frequently interacts with vendors to receive most accurate and up-to-date product description information to load accurately into our system. This role requires attention to detail and expert knowledge of MS Excel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Management: Validates all new product data from excel templates, as well as in D365 before orders are created to ensure data accuracy and eliminate errors in the system. Owns and executes Discontinued SOP for all items that are no longer available as advised by the vendors. Creates, monitors, and tests system bugs, tasks, change requests, etc. in Azure Devops for any data or vendor related activities. Collaborates with End-to-End Functional team for testing, validation and data cleansing. Fully owns, manages and maintains accuracy of information for all released products in Microsoft Dynamics 365 by updating data manually or through mass uploads with Business Intelligence and Technical PM teams. Manages and maintains accuracy of D2R Configs playbook excel and Configs in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Fully owns and executes all projects where data updates, validation and cleansing are required, including updates to product configs after gathering feedback and alignment on categories such as Product Class, Quality, Environmental Certs, etc from like product vendors. Owns and manages Annual Product Lifecycle reviews to ensure accuracy of active/ available products in D365. Reviews all released products that are Active with suppliers 1-2 times per year to ensure data accuracy and gather updates to input into Microsoft Dynamics 365 for any Discontinued or no longer available products. Ensures those Discontinued products are removed from physical archive as well as systematic inventory. Other responsibilities as assigned. Supply Chain

Negotiates with suppliers to obtain the most accurate product data information for the best search and reporting capabilities. Analyzes new product data from suppliers and ensures accuracy for VFF item upload templates to reduce errors for new product creation. Uses extensive working knowledge of products, project management, vendors and agreements to ensure that the company is protected from loss of margin due to inaccurate or missed information. Oversees accuracy of supplier onboarding process by reviewing new vendor documents from suppliers, working with Accounts Payable to create new suppliers in D365. Manages and updates vendor contacts in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Updates item coverage and min/max levels on all sample items to ensure accuracy of sample replenishment reports for vendors. Seeks further training on all FF&E Hospitality products to enhance knowledge. Establishes and consistently builds relationships with suppliers. Other responsibilities as assigned. Additional

Owns and is accountable for projects from start to finish while being proactive and providing clear and concise updates to team, management and leadership. Operates as a self-starter and completes deliverables, projects, tasks, etc. on time. Seeks change and adjustment to processes and systems to improve customer experience. Positively supports business decisions to keep business moving forward and is a trusted and discreet collaborator who professionally shares his/her ideas. Inspires the trust of others. Continues to be a trusted source to the department and overall organization through consistent professional behavior and approach in all situations. Follows processes and procedures. Takes ownership and accountability for their work, as well as additional projects and presentations that arise. Demonstrates a consistent, positive, and professional attitude and approach to training. Other responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of experience with Product Development/Sourcing, Project Management, Estimating/Evaluation and Data Analysis. Experience with Valley Forge Fabrics internal procedures including pre-sales activities, sourcing, and proven experience with accurately managing data is strongly preferred. Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer skills required: (Microsoft Office; Inventory Software; Microsoft Dynamics 365) Other skills strongly preferred: Background in textiles, fabricated products, sourcing, data analysis and management, and risk assessment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequently required to stand, walk, bend & lift, climb short ladders and sit. Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. Continually required to talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus Valley Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer qualify applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, gender identity, religion, alienage, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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