SAP Vendor & Master Data Specialist - Contract
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 30+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a SAP Vendor & Master Data Specialist reporting to the Manager, Distribution and Master Data. This is a full-time, 6-month contract opportunity. This role involves creating, maintaining, and overseeing SAP Article Master and Vendor Master Data for beer, which is a key component controlling customer ordering, forecasting, product procurement, receipts, sales, reporting, warehouse management, and more. This data feeds into many other company system streams.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of twice per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Create and maintain vendors, articles, variants, and merchandise categories in SAP and advise departments and locations of updates
- Manage mass listings, maintain MCG data, and update logistics, storage location, and valuation data for new articles and extensions
- Collaborate on article procurement availability, assist with data governance, and update Article Master data across various systems (ECC, EWM, FNR)
- Control and maintain confidential flags, substitutions, and exclusive records for articles, working with multiple departments to improve process efficiency
- Respond to and resolve tickets in the Ticket Management System, acting as the first point of contact for brewers, agents, and distribution centers to address issues related to article availability, procurement, and system concerns
- Collaborate with SAP and FIORI teams to improve processes, develop solutions for unique brewer requests, enhance onboarding experiences, and address SAP gaps through feedback and incident reporting
- Provide expert guidance on article distribution, supply issues, and any product-related changes for brewers, agents, and new brewers, addressing concerns and assisting with the integration of new articles into company systems.
- Update and send weekly Product Information Bulletin, notify relevant parties of new articles or vendor changes, ensure accurate inventory and delisting processes, and provide daily pricing guidance for new articles.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Logistics, Information Management, or a related field
Experience
- 3 - 5 years of work-related experience in logistics and distribution, preferably within a TBS/BDL environment
- 3 – 5 years working with SAP ERP software (ECC, FNR)
Skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, fostering strong and effective relationships with team members and stakeholders
- Effective time management skills, ability to work under pressure due to tight departmental schedules and willing to work until the task is completed
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism in all interactions with brewers, agents, internal teams, and others, with the ability to manage demanding or difficult situations effectively
- Proven math, statistical, analytical, problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy required
- Adaptable to situations and uncontrollable events and be responsive to change
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Some team members will be required to be available from 11am to 7pm, Monday to Friday to provide BDL support
Deadline to Apply:
May 12, 2025 @ 11:59pm EST
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business. We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, a health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, hybrid work arrangement, summer hours, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
