Master Data Assistant

At the **Independent Hardware Group**, we're strengthening local communities one postcode at a time. We're the leading supplier of over 600 independently owned stores nationwide - giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task. And with trusted hardware brands like Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware, we can turn local retailers into the best stores in town giving locals the tools and support to build strong communities - literally

**About the Opportunity**

We are seeking a dynamic **Master Data Assistant** based in Heatherton, Victoria on a full time basis who will be responsible for product and pricing data updates across multiple maintained Independent Hardware Group (IHG) systems (AX, COM and Retek) to help support our members, suppliers and of course the Hardware business.

**In this Role**

Reporting to the Master Data Manager, as a Master Data Assistant you will work closely with multiple stake holders to ensure all product master data changes are made in accordance with our company policies and procedures.
- The Master Data Assistant (manual data entry) will be responsible for the high-level accuracy of product and pricing data.
- Able to accurately create and maintain all aspects of master data manually and comprehend the flow on effects of data across multiple systems and business stakeholders.
- Cost and retail updates to product information, changes to product descriptions, creation of new item as well as other product file related changes/updates and enhancements
- Able to act accordingly with precision when data errors occur and can provide training to new team members and relevant stakeholders on data related processes.
- Provide support and testing for system integrations/upgrades.

**You're Likely a Match If**
- An experienced Data entry guru with strong systems experience as well as an extremely high attention to detail.
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with limited supervision, working to business deadlines and KPI's.
- A true partner and support to our Merchandise team and its stakeholders in managing the data integrity analysis, identifying and addressing master data related issues.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills in managing a personal workload in a busy environment with conflicting demands.
- Previous experience in a similar master data administration role would be highly regarded.

**Life at Metcash **_(always use these, add others if they're role specific)_

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded the "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".

Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".

**About Us **_(always use)_

Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

**_Join us and become part of something bigger_**

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