Byram Healthcare - Product Information Specialist at Owens & Minor

White Plains, New York, United States

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$76,960 – $79,040Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required OR High School diploma (or equivalent) required
Three or more years of directly applicable experience (with Associate’s Degree) OR Five or more years of directly applicable experience (with High School diploma) OR any combination of education and experience to meet the above requirements
Technological fluency with email, internet, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Use multiple systems and various reporting software to combine and synthesize information
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think analytically
Highly organized and proactive with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work well independently, be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and reliable
Dynamic team player, problem solver and effective time management skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions, pivot tables and graphs
Strong influencing skills
Experience with both metric and imperial measurements
Preferred: Experience using InRiver PIM
Preferred: Basic understanding of IT, SQL and data tables
Preferred: Prior Marketing experience
Preferred: Prior healthcare industry experience

Responsibilities

Collaborates with colleagues to ensure team cohesiveness
Serves as subject matter expert on requirements of change to product data and images
Develops and implements new processes and procedures to ensure team’s ability to meet demand and improve efficiencies
Manipulates and maintains supplier/product data files and maintains product attributes for active and discontinued products
Requests, analyzes and establishes new product data by review and verification processes and within departmental timeframe
Exercises discretion and independent judgement on the data and images submitted by suppliers
Decides on whether or not initial submissions meet the criteria and standards for the Byram online catalog
Adjusts the criteria and standards for the Byram online catalog data and images, in collaboration with leadership and stakeholders
Works collaboratively with Purchasing Team on product UOMs and maintains cross reference in product data
Provides analytical support to internal customers concerning product discrepancies and exceptions
Assists interdepartmental and field teammates with product/supplier/customer project issues
Manages the New Product Approval process in ServiceNow
Responsible for preparation and dissemination of Product Lifecycle dashboard
Follows up with suppliers weekly for data and image requests
Performs additional duties as directed
Supports business processes through the management and maintenance of data and image files
Gathers product information and images from suppliers
Publishes items to various outputs and platforms
Provides product information and images to the divisions and other internal departments in a timely and accurate manner with emphasis on product information maintenance and analytically processing changes within the system

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

product data managementdata maintenanceimage managementsupplier data analysisproduct attributesdata verificationprocess improvementcatalog management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Product Information Specialist position?

The anticipated salary range for this position is $37.00–$38.00 hourly.

What benefits are offered to Owens & Minor teammates?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first working day, 401(k) eligibility after one year of service, employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education and experience are required for this role?

An Associate’s Degree with three or more years of directly applicable experience is required, or a High School diploma (or equivalent) with five or more years of directly applicable experience, or any combination of education and experience to meet these requirements.

What key skills are needed for the Product Information Specialist role?

Key skills include technological fluency with email, internet, and Microsoft tools, ability to manage and maintain product data and images, analytical processing of changes, and collaboration with teams and suppliers.