Data Standards Specialist

As a Data Standards Specialist you will be responsible for three primary roles; Maintained Material Master, Non-Maintained Material Master, and Pricing/Compliance for all Airgas Hardgoods vendors. Set up all new primary/maintained and secondary/non-maintained Hardgoods' materials and making any other needed updates as well as adding and maintaining pricing, information records, source list and regulatory/compliance data in SAP.

• Obtain vendor pricing issues through daily error report. Analyze and resolve pricing issues, such as purchase order pricing discrepancies and pricing confirmations by vendors using systems different than Airgas system.
• Resolve material set-up issues, including invalid part numbers and discontinued items within department established time frames.
• Retrieve product information from vendors and identify the necessary Material Master changes within SAP in order to align the vendor's standard with item numbers and units of measure daily.
• Review and input the material changes submitted by the Buying Center Management and Product Management, including materials, pricing, info records, and source lists.
• Coordinate and implement pricing updates for maintained vendors, including Global, Sales Org, and Plant level pricing.
• Meet goals and objectives set by management and ensure departmental standards are consistently met.
• Maintain professional customer services levels with team members and internal and external customers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 1 to 3 years minimum experience in Purchasing, Inventory Control, Pricing Administration or Data Management, preferred. Associate's Degree or higher in Business or related discipline may be substituted, in lieu of experience.

Preferred Competencies:

• Intermediate level personal computer skills, including Access and Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of management and associates.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and be detailed-oriented.
• Detailed or general knowledge of the welding and/or safety industry, including business processes and product knowledge is a plus.

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment ., We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world., Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose., Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.