Master Data Specialist - Bethesda, Maryland

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• *401(k) retirement plan 
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts across all company brands
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

Purpose: The purpose of the Master Data Specialist is to support the business by maintaining a high level of data integrity and to be a team member within the master data function. This role is responsible for creating and modifying article master files, and associated activities for the retail line of business.   

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for select categories (Candy, Snacks, Beverages, Tobacco, HBA mainline, Liquor, Stationary) 

• Process master data ticket queue, update progress, and status for assigned categories and users 

• Communicate with requestors (both Commercial and Operations) where clarification or updates are necessary 

• Process ticket requests via HDCS submission and Vendor Portal and potential future applications/tools/modules 

• Generate and load VIS files into SAP, troubleshoot and resolve errors, and validate 

• Future potential development auto load from Vendor Portal work shifts from VIS load to Portal review and validation  

• Refresh Purchase Orders for updated costs as needed 

• Create, edit, update and test promos in all necessary systems and tracking tools 

• Maintain accuracy with impeccable attention to detail 
   

Reporting Relationship: The position reports to the Assistant Manager, Master Data 

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:  

• Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 1 year: 

• In a technical role: Requires 1 year of experience related to master data management. 

• A bachelor’s degree or a program related to the functional area can count for this requirement. 

• In the industry: 1-3 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience  

• Specialized Training:  

• Proficiency with SAP; Specifically, Article Master Data governance and processes  

• Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits 

• Demonstrated ability to: 

• Collaborate effectively within diverse teams 

• Produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several different activities 

• Prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment 
• Adapt communication style to different situations and people as well as to a complex business structure 

Location:  Requires regular or hybrid attendance at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, Maryland 

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).