21 Mar 2025

Product Data Services Associate – Full-Time – Contract

POSITION: Product Data Services Associate
STATUS: Full-Time Contract
LOCATION: Kohl & Frisch Limited (Concord, ON)
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Product Data Services
DEPARTMENT: Product Data Services – Finance

Founded in 1916, Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry, distinguishing it as the only national, Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor. A family-owned company, it is one of Canada’s leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers, independent pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals for all their Rx, OTC, home healthcare, and front shop needs.

Primary Role of This Position
In this role, reporting to the Supervisor, Product Data Services, the Product Data Service Associate is responsible for maintaining up-to-date product data information, including accuracy of pricing information, listing of new items, and maintenance of vendor information.

Major Responsibilities
Product Master Data Update
+ Validate and review new product detail for accurate and complete setup in the system
+ Implement approved updates to product master data in a timely and accurate manner
+ Respond to inquiries from Customer Service, Key Accounts, and Manufacturer Relations related to product master data
+ Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and address data completeness or integrity issues

Product Cost and Price
+ Analyze and implement changes related to product pricing, attributes, and related impacts
+ Develop and format Excel-based pricing files for seamless system uploads
+ Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies stemming from pricing issues
+ Perform routine gross margin analyses to monitor contractual pricing compliance
+ Respond to inquiries from Customer Service, marketing, and Key Accounts regarding pricing

Other Duties
+ Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation to support consistent practices

Education and Experience
+ Post-secondary education preferred
+ 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience with pricing and product attribute setup

Qualifications
+ Requires attention to detail and time management
+ Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
+ Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking
+ Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner
+ Ability to work cooperatively as a team
+ High level of proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
+ Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience

How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and a résumé to: recruitment@kohlandfrisch.com.

Please ensure you specify the job title, Product Data Services Associate, in the subject line of your email.

Kohl & Frisch would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Kohl & Frisch Limited welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.