For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary:
The Item Data Coordinator is responsible for creating BEK items. They communicate directly with manufacturers or other approved sources to collect all necessary item information needed to enrich and create BEK item information.

Note: We are only considering candidates with Data Entry experience. Please read the entire job description to ensure it matches your skill set. This is a full-time hourly role that is 100% on-site, working 8 am to 5 pm from Monday through Friday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive and sustainable approach to the collection of manufacturer data.
• Understand and be able to perform new item set-up and further enhancement of new and existing items as needed.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools provided to collect and maintain manufacture data.
• Research and problem solve as it relates to collection of product information & data accuracy.

• Work proactively to gather product information from multiple sources including Manufacturers, Food Brokers, and other approved sources as necessary.
• Access and utilize appropriate internal systems to complete assigned tasks.
• Work with Manufacturers, Food Brokers, and other sources as necessary to ensure collected data is accurate and complete.
• Scrutinize supplied product images and choose which order to present images and when necessary which images to and not to utilize.
• Utilize computer to perform routine and repetitive data input.
• Perform data input based on available information.
• Establish and maintain effective reporting to share with Corporate Category Directors and Immediate Supervisor to track progress and identify opportunities.
• Be responsible for data analysis and creation of reporting to communicate progress to supervisor and coordinating departments.
• Participate in supplier meetings and conference calls when necessary.
• Foster communications and positive relationships with industry liaisons who provide product information.
• Communicate and work with Corporate Director Master Data & Procurement Systems.
• Complete basic bookkeeping functions and additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:
• Ability to work with confidential information/material.
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to multi-task
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic
• Professional communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette
• Must be a self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment and schedule workload.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; some colleges prefer it.
• At least 1 year of clerical experience
• Ability to follow directions and operational guidelines.
• Knowledge of the food industry is helpful
• Basic reading and spelling skills for completion of paperwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn and use internal and external applications.
• Basic bookkeeping skills

Other:

• 100% On-site role.

• Entry-level hourly role.

• Only apply if you have been in a Data Entry role in the past.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor