Specialist, Data Management and Vendor Relations
Dallas, Texas, United States
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MealSuite
Leading provider of food service software across North America. MealSuite helps food service operators with daily operations. Schedule a demo today.MealSuite is a rapidly growing, privately owned, 100-person organization, with offices in Cambridge, Dallas and Vietnam. We’re improving the quality of care while reducing food waste and optimizing supply chain in the continuum of care through our foodservice technology platform.
The Data Management and Vendor Relations Specialist supports the Nutrition Services and Product Teams in daily operations related to the maintenance and integrity of the food, vendor product, and nutrient data within the MealSuite system and will contribute to the success of our vendor relations initiatives. This position communicates with both internal team members and external stakeholders in the US and Canada.
Primary responsibilities included but not limited to:
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships with food distributors and food manufacturers serving as the subject matter expert in food items, vendor products, and nutrient sources across all vendors and partners within the MealSuite system
- Primary contact between MealSuite and food distributors related to the data integrity of the distributor’s vendor products within the MealSuite system
- Primary contact between MealSuite and food manufacturers related to the manufacturer’s nutrient data within the MealSuite system
- Primary contact between MealSuite and GDSN partners related to nutrient source data integrity within the MealSuite system
- Liaison between Nutrition Services and Product Team related to system functionality and management of vendor products and nutrient sources.
- Keep apprised of industry standards and regulations to potential impacts of system data standards and integrity as it relates to vendor products and nutrient sources and propose solutions to ensure proper change management and continued best practices within the MealSuite system
- Keep apprised of supply chain issues and trends to potential impacts of customer operations and propose proactive solutions or enhancements to maintain optimal customer operations and best practices within the MealSuite system following proper change management
- Assist in development and sustainment of data integrity initiatives within the MealSuite system as it relates to food items, vendor products, and nutrient sources that aligns with both MealSuite system standards, best practices, and industry requirements
- Maintain data integrity by ensuring processes are in place aimed at identifying and/or preventing issues including both manual and automated data errors
- Evaluate current food data to inform decisions on new product additions and appropriateness within the MealSuite system
- Propose alternative or improved processes aimed at maintaining an intuitive system to meet the operational needs of MealSuite customers
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve customer issues related to product costing and nutrient profiles
Requirements
Job Competencies
- Broad knowledge of food commodities and supplies related to food service operations
- Knowledge of food service purchasing processes and procedures
- Knowledge of broadline food service distributors and vendor product attributes
- Ability to use business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to resolve problems effectively.
- Ability to recognize trends and propose solutions to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Registered Dietitian or extensive experience with nutrient analysis and evaluation
- Healthcare Food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred
- Experience in database and food service management systems preferred
Education and Experience
- Registered Dietitian or extensive experience with nutrient analysis and evaluation
- Healthcare Food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred
- Experience in database and food service management systems preferred
Benefits
MealSuite believes in building leaders at all levels and is committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. As a member of the team your contributions are highly valued and will play a key role in the continued mission to drive positive change within our communities at large.
So, what’s it like to work for us? See below what some of our teammates have to say about their careers at MealSuite:
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On top of competitive salary, MealSuite teammates enjoy:
- Healthcare & Dental Benefits
- Unlimited Vacation
- Opportunities for Career Development & Advancement
- On-site Gym (Dallas)
- A Work Hard, Play Hard Culture
- Team Events
Recognized as an Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, MealSuite offers the innovation and agility of a start-up matched with the stability of an established company in a growing industry.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Data management
Perks/benefits: Career development Competitive pay Fitness / gym Team events Unlimited paid time off
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